Structures

Is there? / Are there?

There is / There are
There isn’t /There aren’t
 Positive form
There + be + sth
 Rule 2

There are + plural noun

 Rule 1

Ex: There are pens in my lovely pencil case.

There is + singular noun

 Rule 3
Ex: There is a pen in my lovely pencil case.

There is + uncountable noun

Ex: There is hot water in the bottle.

 Negative form
There + be + not + sth
 Rule 2

There are not + plural noun

 Rule 1

Ex: There are not any students in the classroom right

There is not + singular noun now.

 Rule 3
Ex: There is not any book on the shelf.

There is not + uncountable noun

Ex: There is not any milk in the glass.

Question
 Yes/No  Rule 3
Is/ Are + there + sth?
Yes, there is / are.
No, there isn’t / aren’t Is there + (any) + uncountable noun? 
 Rule 1
Ex: Is there anybody home?
Is there + a/ an + singular noun?

Ex: Is there a way to fix this computer?  How Many with Are There

 Rule 2 How many + plural noun + are there

+ something?

Are there + any + plural noun? Ex: How many dogs are there in the park?

Ex: Are there any pets in your family?

Exercise 3 / Page 7:
Read the information about the Plaza
Hotel. Make a few dialogues using Is
there?/Are there?, Yes, there is./No, Ex:
there isn't. Yes, there are./No, there A: Is there a swimming pool?
aren't. Practise your dialogues with a B: No, there isn't.
partner.
A: Are there any shops?
B: Yes, there are.