We use there is / there are to indicate the existence or presence of something in a particular place.
Affirmative forms:
- Use "there is" for singular nouns:
- Example: There is a cat.
- Use "there are" for plural nouns:
- Example: There are two cats.
Negative forms:
- Use "there is not" (or "there isn't") for singular nouns:
- Example: There is not a cat. / There isn't a cat.
- Use "there are not" (or "there aren't") for plural nouns:
- Example: There are not any cats. / There aren't any cats.
Interrogative forms:
- For singular nouns, use "Is there...?":
- Example: Is there a cat?
- For plural nouns, use "Are there...?":
- Example: Are there two cats?
Note: With negative and interrogative forms, it's better to add "any" or "no" in the sentence.
Example:
There is not any milk in the fridge.
There is no milk in the fridge.
Is there any milk in the fridge?
