We say:<br/>There is a book on the table. What about:<br/><br/>There is (or: ARE?) a book, a pencil and a file on the table. <br/><br/>A book, a pencil, and a file is (or: ARE?) on the table.<br/><br/>On the table, there are (or: IS?) a book, a pencil, and a file.<br/><br/>Thanks again.