Grammar: There is and There are

In English,   there are so many simple and patterned expressions. Starting from the simplest pattern to the complex. And, in here we will learn more about grammar: there is and there are.

If we want to say that something exists or doesn't exist somewhere or at some time, we often use 'there + be' which means 'disana ada'. The existence of objects in different times and numbers makes the "Be" change according to the time and amount. The position "There be" is usually positioned to substitute the subject. Description after "there be" must also be appropriate.

There Be :     1. There is usually followed by a singular noun.
                       2. There are followed by plural nouns.

1. There is

There is always followed by a single object (single) or its number is just one.Single nouns are generally followed by a or an article at the beginning of the word. Example: a book, a car, a student, a pencil, a bag, a lamp, an umbrella, an apple, an eye, an hour and so on.

The Form : 1. Affirmative (+): There is + singular noun

                        2. Negative (-): There is + not + singular noun

                        3. Interrogative (?): Is there + singular noun ?

Example of sentences:

(+) There is a book on the desk
(-) There is not a book on the desk
(?) Is there a book on the desk ?

2. There are

There are always followed by objects that are plural or more than one.The plural nouns are generally marked with the suffix -s/-es at the end of the word. Example: books, students, pencils, cars, boxes, watches and so on.

The Form: 1. Affirmative (+): There are + plural nouns

                   2. Negative (-): There are + not + plural nouns

                   3. Interrogative (?): Are there + plural nouns ?


Example of sentences:
(+) There are cats on the sofa
(-) There are not cats on the sofa
(?) Are there cats on the sofa ?