THERE IS/THERE ARE

THERE IS THERE ARE

GRAMMAR 1

"There is" and "there are" are phrases used to indicate the existence or presence of something. They are often used when describing objects, people, or things in a particular location.

AFFIRMATIVE FORM

"There is" is used to indicate the existence or presence of a singular object, idea, or situation. - There is a cat on the roof. - There is a cup on the table. - There is a problem with the computer. "There are" is used to indicate the existence or presence of multiple objects, ideas, or situations.- There are three dogs in the park. - There are five students in the classroom. - There are many flowers in the garden. - There are some apples on the tree.

NEGATIVE FORM

You can form negative sentences by adding "not" after "is" or "are." Contraction: "There isn't - There aren't" - There isn't a cat in the yard. - There isn't any milk in the fridge. - There isn't a rainbow when it's cloudy. - There isn't a movie playing tonight. - There isn't enough space in the box. - There aren't any apples on the tree. - There aren't many kids at the park. - There aren't any clouds today. - There aren't enough chairs for everyone. - There aren't any dogs in the yard.

QUESTION FORM ?

To turn these phrases into questions, invert the order of the subject and the verb. is there ___? are there ___? - Is there a pen on the table? - Is there a cat in the box? - Is there a problem with your computer? - Is there a movie playing tonight? - Is there a way to fix this? - Are there any cookies left in the jar? - Are there any chairs available? - Are there any books on the shelf? - Are there any students in the classroom? - Are there any messages for me?

Let's do some practice!!!!

Planning a Picnic A: I’m thinking about having a picnic this weekend. Do you think ______ a good spot in the park? B: Yes, ______ a lovely area near the lake where we can sit. A: That sounds perfect. Do you know if ______ any trees for shade? I don’t want to sit in the sun all day. B: Don’t worry, ______ plenty of trees. You’ll have lots of shade. A: Great! What about the weather? ______ any chance of rain this weekend? B: I checked the forecast, and ______ no rain, just sunshine. A: Awesome. Do you think ______ enough space for everyone? I’m inviting about ten people. B: Yes, the area is big. ______ lots of room for a large group.

Moving into a New Apartment A: I just moved into my new apartment! ______ so much space compared to my old place. B: That’s great! How’s the kitchen? ______ everything you need? A: Yes, ______ a large fridge, a stove, and plenty of cabinets for storage. B: Nice! And what about the bedrooms? ______ enough room for your furniture? A: Yes, ______ two bedrooms, and both are pretty spacious. B: That sounds perfect. ______ a laundry room in the building? A: Actually, yes! ______ a laundry room on the first floor, so it’s really convenient. B: That’s a huge bonus. And ______ any shops or restaurants nearby? A: Yes, ______ a few cafes and a grocery store just around the corner. Everything is within walking distance!

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