Grammar
There is a piano in the room.
There are no people there.
Usage: the construction there is, there are is used when we state the presence or absence of something at some place.
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Grammar
There is, There are
There is, There are
Key examples:There is a piano in the room.
There are no people there.
Usage: the construction there is, there are is used when we state the presence or absence of something at some place.
For study:
| There is (are) | There is (are) no |
|---|---|
1. There is a table in the kitchen. | 1. There is no table in the kitchen. |
2. There is a cupboard near the window. | 2. There is no cupboard near the window. |
3. There is a shelf in the corner. | 3. There is no shelf in the corner. |
4. There is a refrigerator opposite the door. | 4. There is no refrigerator opposite the door. |
5. There are plates in the cupboard. | 5. There are no plates in the cupboard. |
6. There are pots on the shelf. | 6. There are no pots on the shelf. |
7. There are knives in the drawer. | 7. There are no knives in the drawer. |
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