There is and there are

For today's lesson we are going to talk about existence. In English, there is and there are we usually use to talk about something that exists. 



There is for the singular and there are for the plural. Check the structures and forms below.

 

A) Affirmative form.

Examples:



There is a round table in the kitchen. (Photos)

There are two arm chairs beside the dining table. (Photos)



*And you guys; Is there a round table in your kitchen? Are there two arm chairs beside the dining table?



B) Negative form. It is built by adding NOT after is or are.

Examples:



There is not a pet in my house. (Photos)

There are not sofas in Peter's living room. (Photos)

* Is there a pet in your place folks? Are there sofas in your living room?



Obs: Contracted forms.



- There is: there's +

- There are: there're +

- There is not: there isn't -

- There are not: there aren't -



C) Interrogative forms. To create a question we place is/are in front of there.

Examples:



Is there any furniture in Peter's living room? (Photos)

Is there a cat in your home? (Photos)



*What about furniture guys, is there any in your house? Probably yes! 

  Can you give examples?



D) Short answers. We also use there is/are in short answers.

Examples:



Is there a musical instrument in your flat?  Yes, there is.(Photos)

Are there cars in your garage? No, there aren't. (Photos)

 

Thus, this content is super important in English, especially to indicate and illustrate items and objects in a place. 



- What about you people? What is your favorite room in your house? What is there?



Example: In my favorite room in my house there are many books, there are some musical instruments, there is a computer, there are pictures on the wall (...)  



Create sentences to describe your sweet home.



Then, complete the conversation. Use the words in the box.



( How many - in - on - comfortable - where - an - How - favorite - a - bright )

Rose is an interior designer. She helps people to furnish and decorate their house, making it a home!

Rose - Ok, then. Next, the living room. It is basically a place to relax and receive family and friends. So, it is essential to have big, _______ chairs or sofas. We also need a coffee table _______  you can keep some magazines for you to read, right? _______  big is your family? Is it _______ large or small family, Mr. Johnson?

Mr. Johnson - Actually, it is just me, my wife and my son - Peter. Oh, and of course, Panda, our dog!

Rose - Awesome! So, tell me. What's your favorite color?

Mr. Johnson - That is _______ easy question! White is my _______ color, Rose.

Rose - Great! We also need to get a fluffly rug to put _______ the floor and beautiful, _______  curtains for the windows. _______ windows are there _______ your living room, Mr. Johnson?

Mr. Johnson - Let me see (...)