There is / There are

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What is the correct form of 'to be' for plural nouns?

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The correct form is 'are'. For example, 'There are three women from Korea in my English class.'

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How do you ask about the existence of multiple items?

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You use 'are there'. For example, 'How many days are there in February?'

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What is the correct form of 'to be' when asking about the existence of plural items?

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The correct form is 'Are'. For example, 'Are there any vegetables in the fridge?'

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What is the correct form of 'to be' for singular nouns?

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The correct form is 'is'. For example, 'There is a blue car in my driveway.'

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How do you express the existence of multiple items?

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You use 'There are'. For example, 'There are rocks and ice on the road.'

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

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

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How do you form a question about the existence of something singular?

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You use 'Is there'. For example, 'Is there a book on the table?'

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What is the structure of a sentence using 'there is'?

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The structure is 'There is + singular noun'. For example, 'There is a cat in the garden.'

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What is the structure of a sentence using 'there are'?

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The structure is 'There are + plural noun'. For example, 'There are many stars in the sky.'

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How do you negate a sentence with 'there is'?

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You say 'There is not' or 'There isn't'. For example, 'There isn't a car in the garage.'