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There is / there are
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Linou_
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There is / there are
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Dear members,
would you rather use "there is" or "there are" before an enumeration of singular nouns?
For instance: "In my suitcase, there is/are a watch, a book and my phone"
I would say "there is a book, a watch and my phone " but "there are two books, two watches and my phone"
Am I right?
Thanks in advance
Pauline
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23 Oct 2014
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massplus
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Hello Pauline, I think �there is � is the correct option; that �s how (old) grammar books suggest using �there is � anyway.
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23 Oct 2014
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ELOJOLIE274
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linou you �re correct
there �s + single noun or a list
there are + plural noun
http://www.grammar.cl/Present/ThereIsThereAre.htm
http://www.anglaisfacile.com/exercices/exercice-anglais-2/exercice-anglais-8958.php
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23 Oct 2014
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yanogator
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With a list, you go by the first item in the list.
in the garage, there is a truck and two cars.
In the garage, there are two cars and a truck.
Bruce |
23 Oct 2014
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Linou_
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Thank you very much to all of you!
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23 Oct 2014
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