There ( ) a boy and some apples.A is B are

正确：A （There be 句式常考的一个内容就是：就近原则,即be的形式取决于与其最靠近的名词的数,若它为单数,则用is/was; 若为复数,则用are/were).请比较：
1.There is a pen and two books on the desk.
2.There are two books and a pen on the desk.