There is
We use there is with singular nouns.
There is a notebook on the table.
There is one man in the room.
There are
We use there are with plural nouns.
There are notebooks on the table.
There are several men in the room.
A Complete the following sentences with There is or There are.
………………………… a new moon tonight.
………………………… someone at the door.
………………………… a lot of students were absent today.
………………………… a mailbox on the corner.
………………………… three lamps in the room.
………………………… two large windows in the room, but ………………………… only one door.
………………………… a lot of English classes in our school.
………………………… nobody in the room now.
………………………… a letter on the table for you.
………………………… several beautiful parks in this city.
………………………… twelve months in a year.
………………………… only one at home.
………………………… no one at home.
………………………… dishes but no silverware on the table.
………………………… no stores in this section of town.
There is, there are;
one, any, some
Is there a Laundromat near here?
Yes, there is. There is one opposite the shopping center.
No, there isn't, but there's one near the high school.
Are there any grocery stores around here?
Yes, there are. There are some on Pine Street.
No, there aren't, but there are some on Third Avenue.
B Complete these conversations.
A: Excuse-me ………………………… a pay phone around here?
B: Yes, ……………… . There's one on the corner of Jade and King.
A: Thanks a lot.
A: I'm new in town. Is there …………… good restaurants near here?
B: No, there isn't but …………………… some opposite the shopping center on Young Street.
A: Oh, great!
A: ………………………… ………………… hotels near the airport?
B: Yes, ………………… two, the Plaza and the Royal. I like the Plaza.
A: OK, I'll try it. Thanks.
A: ………………………… a gas station near here?
B: No, ………………………… but there's ………………………… downtown on Fourth Street near the bank. You can't miss it!
A: OK, thanks.