There is/ There are. (ESOL)

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What is the difference between 'there is' and 'there are'?

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'There is' is used for singular nouns, while 'there are' is used for plural nouns.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'there is'.

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There is a cat on the roof.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'there are'.

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There are three dogs in the park.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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When do we use 'there is' in a sentence?

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We use 'there is' when referring to a single item or entity.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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When do we use 'there are' in a sentence?

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We use 'there are' when referring to multiple items or entities.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Fill in the blank: __________ a book on the table.

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There is

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Fill in the blank: __________ many apples in the basket.

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There are

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the correct phrase: 'There is' or 'There are' for the following: 'There ___ a teacher in the classroom.'

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There is

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the correct phrase: 'There is' or 'There are' for the following: 'There ___ two cars in the driveway.'

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There are

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'there is'?

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You say 'There is not' or 'There isn't'.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C