Quantifiers and There is/are

We use there is and there are to say that something exists or is present. Quantifiers like many, much, a few, a little, some help describe the quantity of those things.

1. What is it ?

There is: Used for singular nouns or uncountable nouns.
- There is a book on the table.
There are: Used for plural nouns.
- There are apples in the basket.

Quantifiers are words used before nouns to indicate the amount or quantity.

Some: An unspecified small amount.
Much: Used for uncountable nouns.
Many: Used for countable nouns.
A Few: A small number, usually with countable nouns.
A Little: A small number, usually with uncountable nouns.

2. Structure

Positive Sentence

There is + singular noun/uncountable noun.

- There is some water in the glass.

There are + plural noun.

- There are many books on the shelf.

Negative Sentences

There is not (isn’t) + singular noun/uncountable noun.

- There isn’t any milk in the fridge.

There are not (aren’t) + plural noun.

- There aren’t many chairs in the room.

Questions

Is there + singular noun/uncountable noun?

- Is there much sugar in the tea?

Are there + plural noun?

- Are there any apples left?

3. Examples

Positive Sentences

- There is a car parked outside.
- There are some students in the classroom.
- There are many stars in the sky.

Negative Sentences

- There isn’t much time to finish the project.
- There aren’t any cookies on the plate.
- There are a few places open at this hour.

Questions

Is there any bread in the kitchen?
Are there many tourists in the city today?
Is there much traffic on the road?