There was / There were

________________ an alligator in the river.

________________ six bees on the yellow flower.

_______________ three hares running around the field.

______________ three parrots flying over the trees.

______________ many garter snakes on the rocks.

_________________ a spider in the garden.

________________ some llamas by the mountains.

________________ a great white shark near the beach.

______________ three dolphins jumping near the shore.

_________________ seven Golden Retriever puppies on the little bridge.