THERE IS / THERE ARE There is a big tree in my school. Pay attention. Now, you! This is my classroom. There is a... Check. There is a clock. There is a teacher. There is a student. There is a board. Is there a dog in my school? Answer. Is there a dog in my school? No, there isnt. Check. Is there a big building in my school? Answer. Is there a big building in my school? Yes, there is. Check. There are three cat s in the basket. Pay attention. Are there dog s in the basket too? Answer. Are there dog s in the basket too? No, there arent. Check. In Toms classroom, there are... Now, you. There are books. There are pencils. There are students. There are desks. Check. Pay attention. SINGULAR There is a cat in the garden. There isnt a cat in the garden. Is there a cat in the garden? Yes, there is. / No, there isnt. Pay attention. PLURAL There are four apples in the basket. There arent pears in the basket. Are there apples in the kitchen? Yes, there are. / No, there arent. Spot the differences. B A Ask questions.