There is/There are

Just because people aren't as intent on enunciating as I am, do I have to be upset about it? Why do I care? It's their speech so it shouldn't bother me. Here's me, though, ummm… the one who can't let stuff go. So … YA it's a problem! Why do people say, "Impordid," instead of important? Seriously?! How about there is and there are? Don't even get me started… actually… too late; I'm started. Lesson. 

There IS must be followed by a SINGULAR noun or a non count noun (e.g., milk). 

There is an apple in my lunch. 

There is some chocolate in the cart.

You can make there is a contraction as well: 

(there+is=there's) 

There's an apple on the table. 

There's is NEVER followed by a singular. 

There's six people coming over. Do you want me to cut you!?! NO, you don't, so don't say that crap!

There ARE must be followed by a PLURAL noun.

There are several children reading quietly. 

There are shoes in the hallway.

Take a quiz and see how you do!!

http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/74.html

Another helpful link:

http://www.eslgold.com/grammar/there_is_are.html

You're welcome and there's WAY more to come!

B & D





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