Unit 2

We use there is (singular) / there are (plural) to say that sth is located in the place or exists:

e.g. There is a book on the desk. / There are manybooks on the shelf.

We use there isn’t (singular) / there aren’t (plural) to say that sth isn’t located in the place or doesn’t exist:

e.g. There isn’t a book on the desk. / There aren’t any books on the shelf.

We use Is there…? (singular) / Are there...? (plural) to ask whether sth is located in the place or exists:

e.g. Is there a book on the desk? / Are there any books on the shelf?

We use A or AN with singular nouns.

A is used when a noun starts with a consonant sound;

e.g. a dog, a book, etc.

AN is used when a noun starts with a vowel sound;

e.g. an apple, an hour, etc.

We use SOME with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns.

SOME is used in:

* positive sentences;

e.g. I have got some time.

* questions, expressing requests and offers;

e.g. Would you like some tea?

Can I have some biscuits?

We use ANY with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns.

ANY is used in:

* negative sentences;

e.g. I haven‘t got any time.

* general questions;

e.g. Have you got any sisters?

Is there any tea left?

Blog de 2º FPB 20/21