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Which of the following items is mentioned as being present in the room?
Which of the following items is mentioned as being present in the room?
- A television
- An armchair (correct)
- A tree
- A mobile phone
Which type of film is indicated to be currently unavailable?
Which type of film is indicated to be currently unavailable?
- Horror films
- Action films
- Good films (correct)
- Documentaries
What type of food is mentioned as present in the context?
What type of food is mentioned as present in the context?
- Pizza
- Salad
- Sandwiches (correct)
- Pasta
Which of the following is indicated as NOT present in both rooms?
Which of the following is indicated as NOT present in both rooms?
Which of the following items is NOT mentioned in relation to the household?
Which of the following items is NOT mentioned in relation to the household?
How many types of questions are designed in the exercises?
How many types of questions are designed in the exercises?
What is the correct plural form of 'there is a window in the bathroom'?
What is the correct plural form of 'there is a window in the bathroom'?
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: '__________ any plants in the living room.'?
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: '__________ any plants in the living room.'?
Which of the following phrases implies absence in a living room?
Which of the following phrases implies absence in a living room?
What is the correct response to 'Is there a dictionary on the table?'
What is the correct response to 'Is there a dictionary on the table?'
The phrase 'There are some CDs on the floor' indicates what?
The phrase 'There are some CDs on the floor' indicates what?
Which of the following is a correct structure for asking about the presence of items?
Which of the following is a correct structure for asking about the presence of items?
Which sentence utilizes 'there is' incorrectly?
Which sentence utilizes 'there is' incorrectly?
What event triggered the start of World War II?
What event triggered the start of World War II?
What was a significant consequence of World War II?
What was a significant consequence of World War II?
Which of the following groups suffered the highest number of deaths during the Holocaust?
Which of the following groups suffered the highest number of deaths during the Holocaust?
What was one of the main economic causes of World War II?
What was one of the main economic causes of World War II?
How many people are estimated to have died due to World War II?
How many people are estimated to have died due to World War II?
Flashcards
There are some great cinemas in Edinburgh.
There are some great cinemas in Edinburgh.
This sentence expresses the existence of cinemas in Edinburgh.
Is there a big wardrobe in your room?
Is there a big wardrobe in your room?
This question checks for the presence of a wardrobe.
Is there a car park in town?
Is there a car park in town?
This question enquires about a parking area in the town.
Is there a supermarket in Albert Road?
Is there a supermarket in Albert Road?
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Are there any good restaurants in the city centre?
Are there any good restaurants in the city centre?
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There is
There is
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There are
There are
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Is there a/an?
Is there a/an?
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Are there any?
Are there any?
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There isn't/aren't
There isn't/aren't
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Singular noun
Singular noun
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Plural noun
Plural noun
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Example: There is a computer
Example: There is a computer
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World War II
World War II
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Causes of World War II
Causes of World War II
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Holocaust
Holocaust
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United Nations (UN)
United Nations (UN)
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Cold War
Cold War
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Study Notes
There is / There are
- Singular use: Use "there is" for singular nouns
- Plural use: Use "there are" for plural nouns
- Examples:
- There is a pen in my bag.
- There are some books on the table.
- There isn't a man in the room.
- Are there any students in the classroom?
- There are some pictures in the living room.
- There aren't any armchairs in the bedroom.
Forming Questions with There is/are
- Question structure: "Is there...?" /"Are there...?" + noun + place?
- Example questions:
- Is there a dictionary on the table?
- Are there any cupboards in the hall?
- Is there a window in the bathroom?
Completing Sentences with There is/are
- Use the correct form: "There is" for singular, "There are" for plural
- Example sentences:
- There is a bath in the bathroom.
- There are some great cinemas in Edinburgh.
- There is a car park in town
- There is a phone in the house.
Translation Examples
- Italian to English:
- Non c'è una televisione in camera mia.
- There isn't a television in my room.
- C’è una grande finestra in salotto.
- There is a large window in the living room.
- C'è uno specchio nella sala da pranzo?
- Is there a mirror in the dining room?
- Non c'è una televisione in camera mia.
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Test your understanding of the use of 'there is' and 'there are' in English grammar. This quiz covers singular and plural forms, question structures, and completing sentences using the correct form. Perfect for reinforcing your knowledge of basic English phrases.
