There is,are

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Understanding "There is" and "There are"

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Introduction to "There is" and "There are"
● "There is" and "There are" are used to talk about the existence
of something.
● "There is" is used for singular nouns.
● "There are" is used for plural nouns.

3.

When to Use "There is"
● Use "There is" when talking about one item or person.
● Example: "There is a cat on the roof."
● Can you think of another example using "There is"?

4.

When to Use "There are"
● Use "There are" when talking about two or more items or
people.
● Example: "There are three birds in the tree."
● Can you create a sentence using "There are"?

5.

Identifying Singular and Plural Nouns
● Singular nouns refer to one item (e.g., dog, apple).
● Plural nouns refer to more than one item (e.g., dogs, apples).
● What is a singular noun you can think of? What about a plural
noun?

6.

Examples of "There is" in Sentences
● "There is a book on the table."
● "There is a new student in class."
● Can you come up with your own sentence using "There is"?

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Examples of "There are" in Sentences
● "There are many stars in the sky."
● "There are five pencils in my backpack."
● What sentence can you create using "There are"?

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Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with "There is" or "There are":
1. _______ a dog in the yard.
2. _______ two apples on the counter.
What did you choose for each blank?

9.

Common Mistakes to Avoid
● Don't mix up singular and plural forms.
● Example: "There is two cats" is incorrect.
● Why is it important to use the correct form?

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Review and Conclusion
● "There is" for singular nouns, "There are" for plural nouns.
● Practice makes perfect!
● Can you share what you learned today about "there is" and
"there are"?