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Present Simple: Existential (There is/are)

Learn how to use There is and There are to describe what is in a room or place.

We use There is and There are to say that something exists in a particular location. We use There is for singular nouns and There are for plural nouns.

There is a book on the desk.

For plural objects:

There are cups on the table.

Practice

Follow along with these examples to strengthen your understanding.

What is on the desk?

There is a book on the desk.

What is on the chair?

There is a bag on the chair.

What are on the table?

There are cups on the table.

What are in the box?

There are pens in the box.

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