There is and there are

We use there is and there are when we want to say that something is located in a place or exists in the PRESENT. 

• We use there is (singular) and there are (plural) when we want to say that something is located in a place or exists in the PRESENT. 

      There is a book on the desk. / There are manybooks on the shelf. 

• We use there isn’t (singular) / there aren’t (plural) to say that something isn’t located in a place or doesn’t exist: 

      There isn’t a book on the desk. / There aren’t any books on the shelf. 

• We use Is there…? (singular) / Are there...? (plural) to ask whether something is located in a place or exists: 

      Is there a book on the desk? / Are there any books on the shelf?

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