1. Overview:
"There is" and "there are" are used to show that something exists or is present. We use "there is" for singular nouns (one thing) and "there are" for plural nouns (more than one thing).
2. There is:
Use "there is" for one thing.
Example: There is a dog.
Use "there is" for uncountable nouns (things we cannot count).
Example: There is water in the glass.
3. There are:
Use "there are" for two or more things.
Example #1: There are two cats.
Example #2: There are three apples on the table.
4. Exceptions or Things to Pay Attention To:
We choose "there is" or "there are" based on the first noun in the list.
- If the first noun is singular or uncountable, use "there is".
- If the first noun is plural, use "there are".
Examples:
There is some milk and a few apples on the table.
There are apples and some milk on the table.
