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To have: tener
We use there is/ are to say that something exists or doesn't exist. We also need
to use “a (n)” for singular countable nouns and some and any as you can see
below:
Singular countable nouns Plural countable nouns Uncountable nouns
Affirmative There is a pencil, an There are some chairs There is some food
envelope There are many binders There is a lot of paper
There are a lot of markers
Negative There isn't a stapler There aren't any books There isn't any money
There aren’t many desks There isn’t much water
There aren’t a lot of pens There isn’t a lot of coffee
Interrogative Is there a fridge? Are there any shops? Is there any milk?
Is there an envelope? Are there many folders? Is there much work?
Are there a lot of pens? Is there a lot of money?
Short answers Yes, there are Yes, there is.
No, there aren't No, there isn't
EXERCISE 6:
7- The administrative assistant is going to ask about the paper of the printer and
photocopier and the computer toner cartridges.