The document discusses the use of the phrases "there is" and "there are" in English. It states that these phrases indicate that something exists or is in a certain location, with the main subject following the verb. Examples are given using "there is" with singular nouns like "an apple" and "a fly." Further examples use "there are" with plural nouns like "some apples" and "plenty of oranges." The summary concludes that other forms of "to be" verbs can also be used with "there is/there are," giving the examples "There will be a party," "There were four witnesses," and "There have been two robberies."

1. UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL
ECUADOR
FACULTAD DE FILOSOFÍA LETRAS
Y CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACIÓN
Escuela de Idiomas
Especialidad Bilingüe
Tema: There is, There are
Materia: TIC´s
Nombre: Mélida Oña Calapaqui.

2. THERE IS, THERE ARE
There is, there are is a common phrase in english, used to indicate that
something (Exists) or is in certain location.
The main subject follows the verb when there is/are is used

3. EXAMPLES WITH THERE IS
There is an apple on the table.
There is a fly in my soup

4. EXAMPLES WITH THERE ARE
There are some apples on the table
There are plenty of oranges left.

5. OTHERS FORMS OF (BE) CAN
ALSO BE USED WITH THERE
IS/THERE ARE.
There will be a party at Bill´s house on Saturday.
There were four witnesses at the crime scene.
There have been two robberies in the last five months.