04
There is / There are
Describing what exists in a place.
Visual Explanation
Describing existence
There is / There are+noun+place
Examples
There is a pharmacy on the corner.
There are two parks near my house.
Is there a cash machine nearby?
When to Use
- There is + singular
- Use 'there is' with one thing: 'There is a window in this room.'
- There are + plural
- Use 'there are' with more than one: 'There are five chairs around the table.'
- Questions and negatives
- Swap the order for questions: 'Is there...?' Add 'not' for negatives: 'There isn't a lift.'
Tip
With uncountable nouns, always use 'there is': 'There is some milk in the fridge,' not 'There are some milk.'