Language Focus: There is / There are / Some and Any

Grade: 5-6

Subject: English

Explanation

There is – used with singular nouns.
Example: There is a book on the table.

There are – used with plural nouns.
Example: There are three books on the table.

Some and Any

Some – usually used in positive sentences.
Example: There are some apples in the basket.

Any – usually used in questions and negative sentences.
Example: Are there any apples in the basket?
There aren’t any apples in the basket.

Examples

• There is a cat in the room.

• There are some students in the class.

• Is there any milk in the fridge?

• There aren’t any pencils on the desk.

Practice Task

1. Complete: There ___ a dog in the yard.

2. Complete: There ___ some flowers in the garden.

3. Make a question using 'any'.

4. Write 3 sentences with 'there are'.

Conclusion

Students learn to use There is / There are with some and any in sentences.