THERE IS/ THERE ARE

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.

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