There is / There are
There is / there are
Discover the simplest way to describe places and to report the existence of things around you. Learn how to match the form to the number of items and how to ask about the availability of things in a given room.
1. What does "There is/There are" mean?
The constructions there is i there are are used to talk about the existence or presence of something in a given place.
Polish equivalent of:
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There is– "is" (for things in the singular)
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There are– "are" (for things in the plural)
2. Sentence structure
✅ Affirmative sentence:
| Number | The construction | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | There is + noun | There is a cat on the sofa. |
| Plural | There are + noun | There are three books on the table. |
❓ Interrogative sentence:
| Number | The construction | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | Is there + noun? | Is there a TV in the room? |
| Plural | Are there + noun? | Are there any apples in the basket? |
❌ Negative sentence:
| Number | The construction | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | There is not (isn't) + noun | There isn’t a dog in the garden. |
| Plural | There are not (aren't) + noun | There aren’t any pencils on the desk. |
3. When do we use "There is/There are"?
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To describe what is in a given place
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When describing a photo, a room, a place, a map etc.
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In answer to questionswhat is/isn't there
Examples:
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There is a chair next to the window.
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There are two sandwiches on the plate.
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Is there a computer in the classroom?
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There isn’t any water in the bottle.
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