There Is - There Are
Introduction to There Is and There Are
In English, we use "there is" and "there are" to say that something exists. These phrases are very common and important to learn. This worksheet will help you practice using them correctly.
When to Use Each One
| Use | Example |
|---|---|
| There is (singular or uncountable nouns) | There is a book on the table. |
| There are (plural nouns) | There are three apples in the basket. |
Exercises
Exercise 1: Choose the correct option
Select "there is" or "there are" to complete each sentence correctly.
1. ________ a cat on the roof.
2. ________ many students in the classroom.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks
Complete the sentences with "there is" or "there are".
1. ________ a beautiful park near my house.
2. ________ three bedrooms in our apartment.
3. ________ any milk in the fridge?
Exercise 3: Correct the mistakes
Each sentence has one mistake with "there is" or "there are". Rewrite the sentences correctly.
1. There is many books on the shelf.
2. There are a pencil on the desk.
Exercise 4: Make questions
Write questions using "there is" or "there are" for these answers.
1. Answer: Yes, there is a supermarket near here.
Question:
2. Answer: No, there aren't any cookies left.
Question:
Exercise 5: Negative sentences
Make these sentences negative.
1. There is a computer in the classroom.
2. There are some apples in the basket.
Exercise 6: Drag and drop
Drag the words to form correct sentences.
Form a sentence about one cat:
Form a sentence about multiple dogs:
Exercise 7: Complete the dialogue
Fill in the blanks with "there is", "there are", "is there" or "are there".
Anna: Let's go to the park!
Ben: Okay! (1) any swings in this park?
Anna: Yes, (2) three swings near the slide.
Ben: (3) a sandbox too?
Anna: Yes, (4) a big sandbox next to the swings.
Exercise 8: Picture description
Imagine this picture and write 5 sentences using "there is" and "there are".
(Note: Since we can't use images, imagine a classroom with these elements: 1 teacher, 15 students, a blackboard, 5 windows, some books on shelves)
Exercise 9: Contractions
Rewrite these sentences using contractions (there's, there're).
1. There is a new student in our class.
2. There are some interesting books in the library.
Exercise 10: Mixed practice
Complete the text with the correct forms of "there is" or "there are".
In my town, (1) a big park where people go on weekends. (2) many trees and flowers in the park. (3) also a small lake where (4) ducks swimming. Near the park, (5) a café where you can buy ice cream.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use "there is" with plural nouns:
There is three books→ There are three books - Don't forget "a/an" with singular countable nouns:
There is book→ There is a book - Don't use "there are" with uncountable nouns:
There are some milk→ There is some milk - In questions, remember to invert "there" and "is/are":
Is there a park?(correct) vs.There is a park?(incorrect)
Quick Summary
There is + singular noun / uncountable noun
There are + plural noun
Examples:
- There is a dog in the yard.
- There are two cats on the roof.
- There is some water in the glass.
Question Forms
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Is there...? | Is there a bank near here? |
| Are there...? | Are there any restaurants open? |
| How many... are there? | How many students are there in your class? |
Negative Forms
There isn't (singular)
There aren't (plural)
Examples:
- There isn't a phone in the room.
- There aren't any cookies left.
- There isn't any milk in the fridge.
Tips for Practice
- Look around your room and describe what you see using "there is/are"
- When reading, notice how "there is/are" is used in books
- Practice with a friend by asking questions about places you know
- Remember that "there's" is common in speaking, even with plural nouns (informal)
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