THERE IS / THERE ARE
What does "There is / There are" mean?
We use There is and There are to talk about things that exist or are present in a place.
It means: “something exists” or “something is in a place.”
When do we use IS and ARE?
| Singular (one) | Plural (more than one) |
|---|---|
| There is a book. | There are two books. |
Examples
There is a dog in the garden.
There is a computer on the desk.
There are three students in the class.
There are many trees in the park.
Negative Form
There is not (isn't) a pencil.
There are not (aren't) any chairs.
Questions
Is there a bank near here?
Are there any students in the room?
Short answers:
Yes, there is. / No, there isn’t.
Yes, there are. / No, there aren’t.
Reading – A Visit to the New School
Today, Maya visits her new school. There is a large building near her house.
There are many classrooms inside. There is a library on the second floor.
In the schoolyard, there are two basketball courts. There is also a small garden.
Maya smiles and says, “There are so many opportunities here!”
Comprehension Questions
- Is there a library in the school?
- Are there basketball courts?
- Is there a garden?
- Are there many classrooms?
Practice
Complete with IS or ARE
- There ______ a cat under the table.
- There ______ five books in my bag.
- There ______ a teacher in the classroom.
- There ______ many cars in the parking lot.
Rewrite in negative form
- There is a dog in the room.
- There are three students here.