There is - There are

1. There is - There are  

2. We use there is (singular) / there are (plural) to say that SOMETHING is located in the place or exists:

3. There is a book on the desk. There are manybookson the shelf.

4. We use there isn’t (singular) / there aren’t (plural) to say that sth isn’t located in the place or doesn’t exist:

5. There isn’t a book on the desk. There aren’t any books on the shelf.

6. We use Is there…? (singular) / Are there...? (plural) to ask whether sth is located in the place or exists:

7. Is there a book on the desk? Are there any books on the shelf?

8. Choose the correct answer:

9. 1. ............ a lamp in theroom. • There is • There are • Is there • Are there

10. 2. Susan, .............. a • chair in the garden? • there is • is there • there are • are there

11. 3. “Are there many • windows in the house?” “Yes, .......... many.” • a)there are • b) there is • c)is there • d) are there

12. 4. “Is there a dog in thehouse?” “No, ......... .” • there isn’t • is there • there is • there are

13. 5. ........... many • glasses on the table. • There is • Is there • Are there • There are

14. 6. In the garden ..........three bigtrees. • there are • there is • are there • is there

15. 7. This morning ........ • many children in the park. • there is • are there • is there • there are

16. 8. ........... a little girl • in the room? • There are • There is • Are there • Is there

17. 9.......... a nice door inthis house. • Are there • There are • Is there • There is

18. 10. ................ two • tables in the room? • Is there • Are there • There is • There are