There Is & There Are

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There is and there are are expressions that introduce the idea that something exists. In these expressions, the subject comes after the verb "be." If you have a singular noun after the verb "be," use a singular verb. If you have a plural noun after the verb "be," us a plural verb.

For example:

  1. There was a terrible earthquake in Japan recently.
  2. There are many different languages and religions in the United States.
  3. There are more women than men in my English class.

Identify the subjects in this Quiz Group.

 

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