There is and there are
RULES:
Use there IS for singular nouns (one item).
Use there IS for non-count items (group nouns).
Use there ARE for many items (plural nouns).
Use "There is" for singular nouns and things you cannot count.
Examples:
- There is an apple on the desk.
- There isn't ice on the lake
- There isn`t an orange on the table
- Is there a balcony in the flat? Yes, there is/ No, there isn`t
Use some for positive statements, and any for negative and interrogative ones.
Examples:
positive statements
- There is some water in the bottle.
- There is some milk in the jar.
Negative statements
- There isn`t any bread in the basket.
- There isn't any wine in the fridge.
Interrogative statements
- Is there any sugar in the sugar pot?
- Is there any cool water in the fridge?
Use "There are" for plural nouns; that is to say, we use there are with a plural subject.
Examples:
- There are 600 students in this school.
- There are four windows in my room.
- There aren`t chairs in my room.
- Are there two telephone lines? Yes, there are/ No, there aren`t
Use some for positive statements, and any for negative and interrogative ones.
Examples:
positive statements
- There are some letters for you.
- There are some cupboards under the sink.
Negative statements
- There aren`t any apples.
- There aren`t any tomatoes.
Interrogative statements
- Are there any glasses in the cupboard?
- Are there any chairs in your room?
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