Part 2: There is and There are

What is the correct phrase: 'There is' or 'There are' for the following: '__________ a problem with the printer.'

• There is

• There are

• There were

• There be

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

• Is there a doctor in the house?

• Are there any apples in the basket?

• Is there a cat on the roof?

• There is a book on the table.

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

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

• You say 'There are not' or 'There aren't'.

• You say 'There is no' or 'There isn't any'.

• You say 'There is never' or 'There isn't ever'.

Fill in the blank: '__________ many students in the classroom.'

• There are

• There is

• There were

• There be

When do we use 'there are'? Give an example.

• 'There are' is used when referring to multiple items. Example: 'There are three apples in the basket.'

• 'There are' is used when referring to a single item. Example: 'There is one apple in the basket.'

• 'There are' is used to indicate a location. Example: 'There are apples on the table.'

• 'There are' is used for future predictions. Example: 'There are going to be three apples in the basket.'

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

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

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

• Both 'there is' and 'there are' can be used interchangeably.

• 'There is' is used for uncountable nouns, while 'there are' is used for countable nouns.

Complete the sentence: '__________ a cat on the roof.'

• There is

• There are

• There was

• There were

What is the importance of using 'there is' and 'there are' correctly in sentences?

• It helps convey the correct quantity and ensures grammatical accuracy.

• It makes sentences longer and more complex.

• It allows for more creative writing styles.

• It is only important in formal writing.

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

• Are there any cookies left?

• Is there a book on the table?

• Are there two apples in the basket?

• Is there a cat in the garden?

What is the question form of 'there are'?

• Is there?

• Are there?

• There are?

• Do there?