There Is and There Are

• CEFR A1–A2
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

There Is and There Are is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level A1–A2. It covers saying what exists in a place, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

Use there is with one thing or an uncountable noun.

Use there are with plural nouns.

Use any in negatives and questions with plural and uncountable nouns.

Examples

• There is a train station near here.
• There are three bedrooms.
• There is not any milk.
• Are there any students outside?
• There is some rice in the cupboard.
• There are not any buses after midnight.
• Is there a toilet in this cafe?
• There are a lot of people in the square.

What's in this worksheet

1. Complete with is or are
2. Make negatives
3. Correct the mistake
4. Ask questions
5. Describe a place

Common mistakes

• There are a shop.  →  There is a shop. Use there is with one thing.
• There is two windows.  →  There are two windows. Use there are with plural nouns.
• There is not some milk.  →  There is not any milk. Use any in negatives.
• Are there a bathroom?  →  Is there a bathroom? Use is with one thing.

Speaking prompts

• Is there a park near your home?
• Are there any good cafes near here?
• Is there much traffic in your street?
• Are there any quiet places in your town?