There is and There are

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What is the difference between 'There is' and 'There are'?

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'There is' is used for singular nouns, while 'There are' is used for plural nouns.

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When do we use 'There is'?

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'There is' is used when talking about one item or thing.

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When do we use 'There are'?

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'There are' is used when talking about more than one item or thing.

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Example of using 'There is' in a sentence.

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There is a cat on the roof.

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Example of using 'There are' in a sentence.

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There are three birds in the tree.

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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How do you identify if to use 'There is' or 'There are'?

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Look at the noun: if it's singular, use 'There is'; if it's plural, use 'There are'.

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What is an example of a singular noun?

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Dog.

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What is an example of a plural noun?

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Dogs.