Pattern: there-is-are

Structure Overview

Formula 1: There + is + [Singular / Uncountable Noun]
Formula 2: There + are + [Plural Noun]
Core Meaning: Existential pattern introducing the presence or availability of something.

💬 Contextual Examples

There is a problem with the server connection.
There are twenty students in the classroom.

🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)

Practice 1: There ______ (be) a lot of milk left in the fridge.

Answer: is

Practice 2: There ______ (be) three cars parked in front of the house.

Answer: are

🔗 Knowledge Base Connections

🔑 Parent Keyword: am-is-are