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There is / There are

We use there is / there are to say that something exists.

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  • We use there is / there are to say that something exists.
  • There is + singular noun / uncountable noun. There are + plural noun.
PRONOUN
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There is (singular)
There is a book on the table.
There isn't any milk in the fridge.
There are (plural)
There are three chairs in the room.
There aren't any eggs left.
PRONOUN
QUESTION
ANSWER
There is (singular)
Is there a supermarket near here?
Yes, there is. / No, there isn't.
There are (plural)
Are there any tickets available?
Yes, there are. / No, there aren't.

Complete the sentences with there is, there are, there isn't, there aren't, is there or are there.

  1. a cat in the garden.
  2. many people at the party.
  3. any sugar in the kitchen.
  4. any clean towels.
  5. a bank near the hotel?
  6. any good restaurants around here?
  7. How many students in your class?
  8. a strange noise coming from the engine.