Using 'There is' and 'There are'

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Use 'There is' for singular nouns or uncountable nouns.

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Example: There is a book on the table. (singular) / There is some milk in the fridge. (uncountable)

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Use 'There are' for plural nouns.

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Example: There are two books on the table. (plural) / There are many people at the party.

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Negative Forms of 'There is' and 'There are'.

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There is not (There isn’t) a pen on the desk. / There are not (There aren’t) any apples in the basket.

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Question Forms for 'There is' and 'There are'.

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Is there a problem? / Are there any cookies left?

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Question Forms for 'Is there' and 'Are there'.

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Is there a teacher in the classroom? / Are there any students in the library?

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Negative Forms of 'Is there' and 'Are there'.

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There is not (There isn’t) a cat in the garden. / There are not (There aren’t) any chairs in the room.

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Use 'Are there' for plural subjects.

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Example: Are there three cars in the parking lot? (plural) / Are there several options available?