FULL Period 1 4.1 There is/ There are A1
There is/ There are
Discussion: Talk about the diferent things you see in the workplace. How many desks are there? Is there a computer? How many people are in your office? …
Theory: There is / There are
In English, we use “There is” and “There are” to talk about things that exist in a place.
1. When to use “There is”
- We use “There is” for one thing (singular).
- Example:
- There is a computer on the desk.
- There is one phone in the office.
2. When to use “There are”
- We use “There are” for more than one thing (plural).
- Example:
- There are two computers in the room.
- There are five chairs at the table.
3. Negative Form
To say something is not there, we say:
- There isn’t for one thing.
- There aren’t for more than one thing.
Examples:
- There isn’t a printer in the office.
- There aren’t any chairs in the room.
4. Question Form
To ask if something is there, we say:
- Is there for one thing.
- Are there for more than one thing.
Examples:
- Is there a whiteboard in the meeting room?
- Are there any pens on the desk?
Summary:
- There is = one thing (singular)
- There are = more than one thing (plural)
- There isn’t / There aren’t = to say no
- Is there? / Are there? = to ask a question
Reading and Comprehension: Read the text below and answer the questions. Use “There is” or “There are” in your answers.
The Office
This is our office. It is a small office, but it is very nice. There is a big desk in the middle of the room. There are two computers on the desk. There is a phone next to the computers. There are four chairs around the desk for meetings. In the corner of the room, there is a whiteboard on the wall for writing notes. There are also some books on a small shelf near the window.
In the office, there is a big window that gives a lot of light. There are plants on the window sill, which makes the room look fresh. There is one printer near the door. The office is quiet, and we can work well here.
Comprehension Questions:
- Is there a big desk in the office?
- Are there any computers on the desk?
- Is there a phone in the office?
- Are there four chairs in the office?
- Is there a whiteboard on the wall?
- Are there any books in the office?
- Is there a printer in the office?
- Are there any plants in the office?
Activity: Look around the classroom or office and find different items. Write sentences using “There is” or “There are” to describe what you see. Try to find at least 5 things in the room.
Examples:
- There are two windows in the room.
- There is a board on the wall.
- There are three chairs at the table.
- There is a computer on the desk.
- There are some books on the shelf.