Grammar: There is/are
Why do we use “there is/are”?: Look at these examples: 1) There are oranges. 2) There’s a dog. 3) There is the library
Function
a) to describe an action happening now or for a period of time
b) to describe how often we do things
c) to say something exists or is present
d) to talk about routines, habits, and facts
Answer
We use “there is/are” c) to say something exists or is present.
Rules & Examples
| Singular Form: There is, there’s Plural Form: There are | There is a chair over there. There are kids feeding the birds. |
| Negative Sentences: There isn’t/aren’t | There aren’t a lot of people outside today. There isn’t any milk. |
| Yes/No Questions: Is there….? Are there…? | Is there an extra desk? Are there many students? |
| Wh- Questions: Wh- is/are there? | Why is there no coffee left? How many books are there? |
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