14. We use there is with singular
nouns and there are with plural
nouns.
15. There is + singular nouns.
Ex: There is a swimming
pool.
There are + plural nouns.
Ex. There are a lot of
good stores.
Affirmative
Singular
Plural
16. There is + not + singular nouns.
Ex. There isn’t a swimming
pool.
There are + not + plural nouns.
Ex. There aren’t any good
stores.
Negative
Singular
Plural
17. A: Is there a swimming pool?
B: Yes, there is.
No, there isn’t.
A: Are there any good stores?
B: Yes, there are.
No, there aren’t.
Question &
Short answer
Singular
Plural
18.
19. Mandy: So, Diane. Do you like Atlanta?
Diane: I think it’s great! I really like it. How about
you?
Mandy: Well, I don’t know. There are a lot of people
and cars and there’s a lot of noise. It’s a big city.
Diane: That’s why I like it!
Mandy: Yeah, but I prefer my hometown. It’s small
and the people are friendly.
20. Diane: Small towns are boring. There aren’t any good
stores and there’s nothing to do in the evening. I mean,
is there a fitness center in your hometown?
Mandy: No, there isn’t. There is a swimming pool and
that’s all.
Diane: See? There are a lot of things you can do here.
Mandy: Yeah. I guess … Hey. Wait a minute. Who’s
that guy?
Diane: The basketball player? Wow. He’s cute.
Mandy: Hmm … Maybe Atlanta isn’t so bad after all.