๐ there is and there are
๐ In short
To say something is somewhere we use there is with singular and there are with plural: There is a park near my house.
๐ The lesson
1 Singular and plural
there's is short for there is.
- There is a cat in the garden.There's a cat in the garden.
- There are three apples on the table.There are three apples on the table.
- There's a bird on the tree.There's a bird in the tree.
2 Negatives and questions
- There isn't any milk.There's no milk.
- There aren't any chairs.There aren't any chairs.
- Is there a library in your school?Is there a library in your school?
- How many students are there?How many pupils are there?
3 Describe your room
- In my room, there is a bed and a desk.In my room there's a bed and a desk.
- There are many books on the shelf.There are lots of books on the shelf.
๐ก Watch out!
- After there are always use a plural: There are two dogs, not There is two dogs.
๐งฉ Test yourself
1 ... five birds on the tree.
2 ... a cat under the bed.
3 Question: โIs there a swimming pool?โ
โ Place words: in, on and underโ How do we ask questions in English?