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GRAMMAR NOTE We use  there is  and  there are  when we first refer to the existence or presence of someone or something: There’s   a letter on your desk. Your mum brought it from the mailroom. Not:  It’s a letter on your desk . There are   three cushions on my sofa.  Not:  They are  three cushions on my sofa. There is   and  there’s  are both singular forms.  We use  there’s  in informal speaking EXAMPLES:  There is   a new mug in the cupboard. There´s an armchair in the living room. There are  is the plural form of  there is  and  there’s : There are   two new towels next to the sink.  You´ve already found out when to use there is and there are, but it´s also important to know about the form. Click here  and take notes. 

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EXTRA ACTIVITY Watch the video and answer the exercises. VIDEO LINK MY HOUSE TRANSCRIPT PROJECT.  You are going to record a video about your house. Tell us what makes your house special. The best two-minute video will get a prize. Deadline to submit the video to EDMODO is Friday 16th October @ 4pm. P.S . Ask the teacher for the group code.