English Grammar: There is/There are

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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?

Horror films

Action films

Good films (correct)

Documentaries

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?

Plants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT mentioned in relation to the household?

A calculator Signup and view all the answers

How many types of questions are designed in the exercises?

Three types: ordering, pluralization, and completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct plural form of 'there is a window in the bathroom'?

There are windows in the bathroom. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: '__________ any plants in the living room.'?

Are there Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases implies absence in a living room?

There isn't a garden. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response to 'Is there a dictionary on the table?'

There isn’t a dictionary on the table. Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'There are some CDs on the floor' indicates what?

Presence of multiple items Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct structure for asking about the presence of items?

Are there any cupboards in the hall? Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence utilizes 'there is' incorrectly?

There is some pictures on the wall. Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered the start of World War II?

Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of World War II?

The creation of the United Nations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups suffered the highest number of deaths during the Holocaust?

Jews Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main economic causes of World War II?

The stock market crash of 1929 Signup and view all the answers

How many people are estimated to have died due to World War II?

60 to 80 million Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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.