Usage of 'There is' and 'There are'

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Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement with "there is/are"?

  • There is several options for the project.
  • There are a lot of people attending the conference. (correct)
  • There are a cat sleeping on the rug.
  • There is many students in the classroom.

Choose the sentence that uses the negative form of "there is/are" correctly.

  • There is no cats in the house.
  • There are no time to waste.
  • There are no options for the problem. (correct)
  • There is not any answers to this question.

Which sentence exemplifies the use of "there is/are" to express an event?

  • There are five apples in the basket.
  • There are several reasons to go to the party.
  • There is a beautiful sunset tonight. (correct)
  • There is a book on the table.

In which sentence does the subject of the sentence immediately follow "there is/are"?

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Identify the sentence where the compound subject correctly determines the verb agreement with "there is/are."

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Which sentence demonstrates the common placement of "there is/are"?

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Choose the sentence that is grammatically incorrect because of subject-verb agreement.

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Which statement is NOT a correct usage of "there is/are"?

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Which sentence demonstrates a different placement of "there is/are" for emphasis or style?

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Which sentence focuses on the existence of something rather than what the subject is doing?

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Flashcards

There is

Used to indicate the existence of a singular subject.

There are

Used to indicate the existence of plural subjects.

Subject-verb agreement

The verb must match the subject in number after 'there is/are'.

Negative forms

Used to indicate absence by placing 'no' before the noun.

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Placement of 'there is/are'

Usually found at the start of a sentence to indicate existence.

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Singular subjects example

Examples include: There is a cat, one apple, or a problem.

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Plural subjects example

Examples include: There are many cats, two apples, or some problems.

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Compound subjects

In a compound subject, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.

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Contextual considerations

The subject follows 'there is/are', focusing on existence.

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Wider uses of 'there is/are'

Used beyond presence, like events or situations.

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Study Notes

Usage of "There is" and "There are"

  • "There is" indicates a single subject.
  • "There are" indicates multiple subjects.

Singular subjects

  • "There is" precedes a singular noun or pronoun.
  • Examples:
    • There is a cat.
    • There is one apple.
    • There is a problem.
    • There is no solution.

Plural subjects

  • "There are" precedes a plural noun or pronoun.
  • Examples:
    • There are many cats.
    • There are two apples.
    • There are some problems.
    • There are no answers.

Subject-verb agreement

  • The verb must match the subject's number after "there is" or "there are".
  • Grammatically correct usage relies on this agreement.

Contextual Considerations

  • The subject typically follows "there is" or "there are".
  • Sentences emphasize the subject's presence, not its action.
  • Examples:
    • There is a book on the table. (Subject: book)
    • There are many students in the class. (Subject: students)

Negative forms

  • Negative forms use "no" before the noun or pronoun.
  • Examples:
    • There is no cat.
    • There are no cats.
    • There is no time.
    • There are no options.

Compound subjects

  • When a compound subject uses "and", the verb agrees with the closer subject.
  • Examples:
    • There is a cat and a dog. (singular verb)
    • There are a cat and a few dogs. (plural verb)
  • Plural verb corresponds with a plural subject close to the verb.

Placement of "there is/are"

  • Typically placed at the start of a sentence.
  • This structuring puts the focus on existence rather than the subject's action.
  • Can be altered for emphasis or style.

Other Uses

  • The phrases are used beyond simple presence.
  • Can represent situations like existence, occurrences, and events.
  • Examples:
    • There is an error in the calculation.
    • There are many reasons to believe this.
    • There is a party planned for Friday.

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