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THERE IS / THERE ARE

THERE IS/ISN'T SINGULAR NOUN VERB
There is a/an chair/air conditioner in my bedroom.
There is one closet in my bedroom.
There is no balcony in my building.
There ins't a/an garage/elevator in my building.
THERE ARE/AREN'T PLURAL NOUN
There are --/four/some/many elevators in that building.
There are no elevators in that building.
There aren't any elevators in that building.
Use there is / there are to say that something does or doesn’t exist, or to say its location.there’s is the contracted form of there is. There are does not have a contracted form.

QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Is there an elevator in your building? Yes, there is./No, there isn't.
Are there (any) windows in your living room? Yes, there are./No, there aren't(any).
How many windows are (there) in your bedroom? There's one./There are two./There aren't any.

The expressions "there is" and "there are" are used to indicate the existence or presence of something. "There is" is used for singular nouns, while "there are" is used for plural nouns. These phrases help in describing the presence or absence of objects, people, or places in various contexts.

Useful Expressions

  1. There is - Used for:

    • Singular nouns: "There is a book on the table"
    • Uncountable nouns: "There is water in the glass"
  2. There are - Used for:

    • Plural nouns: "There are two cars in the garage"
    • Countable nouns: "There are many people in the room"

Sentences

  1. There is a cat on the roof.
  2. There are five apples in the basket.
  3. There is a new restaurant downtown.
  4. There are several emails in my inbox.
  5. There is a beautiful park near my house.
  6. There are three books on the shelf.
  7. There is a movie theater around the corner.
  8. There are students in the classroom.

Questions and Answers

Q: Is there a bank near here?
A: Yes, there is a bank on the next street.

Q: Are there any cookies left?
A: No, there aren’t any cookies left.

Q: Is there a gym in your neighborhood?
A: Yes, there is a gym a few blocks away.

Q: Are there any good restaurants in this area?
A: Yes, there are several good restaurants nearby.

Q: Is there a post office around here?
A: No, there isn’t a post office nearby.

Q: Are there many shops in your town?
A: Yes, there are many shops in the town center.

Q: Is there a doctor’s office in this building?
A: Yes, there is a doctor’s office on the second floor.

Q: Are there any events happening this weekend?
A: Yes, there are several events this weekend.

Conversation

A: Hi, can you tell me if there is a good café around here?

B: Yes, there is a great café just down the street.

A: That’s perfect! Are there any vegetarian options on their menu?

B: Yes, there are several vegetarian options available.

A: Excellent! Also, is there a parking lot nearby?

B: Yes, there is a parking lot across the street.

A: Great! How about a bookstore? Are there any bookstores in this area?

B: Yes, there are a few bookstores around here. There’s one just a block away.

A: Fantastic, thank you!

B: You’re welcome! Enjoy your visit.

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