There is / There are

There is / There are

1. These expressions are used to know how many people or objects are in one place. Is important to note the plural and singular. Article "the" is not used. Look at some examples:

   • There is
     • Noun Countable: - There is an apple in the basket. / - There is a book on the table
     • Noun Uncountable: - There is some tea in the pot. / - There isn't any bread
     • singular
   • what is this?
   • There are
     • - There are some dogs in the yard / There are sixteen students in the class
     • plural