There is / There are

Point 1: Use there is with singular countable nouns.

1. There is a department store in town.
2. There is a big mall in this city.
3. There is not a place to sit.
4. There is no park near my house.

Point 2: Use there are with plural countable nouns.

1. There are two cars parked outside my house.
2. There are some books on the table.
3. There are not many tall buildings in my town.
4. There are no new students this year.

Point 3: Use there is with non-countable nouns.

1. There is crime in the city.
2. There is money on the table.
3. There is not any cheese in the fridge.
4. There is no ice cream in the freezer.

Point 4: We usually use some in positive statements with plural count nouns or uncountable nouns.

1. There are some stores on Cane Street.
2. There are some trees outside.
3. There is some food in the kitchen.
4. Three is some snow on the mountains.

Point 5: We usually use any in questions and negative statements with plural count nouns or uncountable nouns.

1. Are there any students in class?
2. No, there aren't any students. They left.
3. Is there any snow on the mountain?
4. No, there isn't any snow. It melted.