There is, there are and prepositions

There is + singular noun

There is a laptop on the table.

There is a pen on the floor.

There is a teacher in the room.

There is a dog outside.

Negative form

There isn't a TV in my bedroom.

There isn't a chair in the yard.

There isn't a player in the basketball court.

There isn't an orange in the fridge.

Yes/no question

Is there a river in your hometown?

Is there a museum in that area?

Is there an apple on the table?

Is there a flower shop in that place?

There are + plural noun

There are students in the classroom.

There are beautiful parks in my hometown.

There are two malls in our province.

There are books in the office.

Negative form

There aren't cinemas in that place.

There aren't tables in the room.

There aren't people in the church.

There aren't photos in my book.

Question form

Are there good restaurants in your city?

Are there shops in that place?

Are there wild animals in the mountain?

Are there students around?

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