There
are a book, a pen and a pencil on the table.
There is a book, a pen and a pencil on the table.
Is it possible that both of the above examples are acceptable?
A book, a pen and a pencil are on the table.
A book, a pen and a pencil is on the table.
Is it also possible that both of the above examples are acceptable? I guess the last sentence is definitely wrong.
What do you think? Thank you for your answer!