There is and there are

Use there is for a singular item and there are for plural items.

Use there is for a singular item and there are for plural items. Start questions with Is there or Are there.

Practical examples

There is a café near the station.

يوجد مقهى قرب المحطة.

There are two chairs by the window.

يوجد كرسيان بجانب النافذة.

Is there a lift in this building?

هل يوجد مصعد في هذا المبنى؟

Check your understanding

1. Complete: There ___ three rooms upstairs.
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