Understanding "There is" and "There are"

This page provides a comprehensive overview of the usage of "there is" and "there are" in English grammar. These expressions are fundamental for describing the existence of objects or people in various contexts.

Definition: "There is" and "there are" are used to indicate that something exists or is present in a particular location.

The page explains that "there is" is used with singular subjects, while "there are" is used with plural subjects. It also demonstrates how these phrases can be used with different forms of the verb "to be" and in various sentence structures.

Example: There is a book on the shelf. There are books on the shelf.

The guide covers affirmative statements, negative statements, and yes/no questions using these expressions. It also introduces contractions commonly used in informal speech, such as "there's" and "there're".

Highlight: The structure for these sentences typically follows the pattern: There + verb (is/are) + subject + preposition of place.

Additionally, the page explains how to use "it is" and "they are" to provide more details about the subjects introduced with "there is" and "there are".

Example: There is a letter in the mailbox. It is mine. Example: There are two men in the police station. They are policemen.

The guide concludes with several practical examples demonstrating the use of "there is" and "there are" in various contexts, helping learners to understand and apply these grammatical structures effectively.

Vocabulary: Affirmative - a positive statement Vocabulary: Negative - a statement expressing the absence of something Vocabulary: Contraction - a shortened form of a word or phrase

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