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📐 Grammar corner · 🌱 Level 1 · Beginner · Topic 4 of 18

There is / there are

To say that something exists or is in a place.

There is (there's) + singular · There are + plural.

Negative: there isn't (a) / there aren't any. Question: Is there…? Are there any…?

singularplural
positiveThere's a bank.There are two banks.
negativeThere isn't a bank.There aren't any banks.
questionIs there a bank?Are there any banks?

Examples

  • There's a café near the station.singular
  • There are three bedrooms.plural
  • Is there a lift?question
  • There aren't any eggs.negative plural

✅ Exercises

9 exercises: choose the right answer or type the missing word. Score 70% to complete the topic.