GRAMMAR

SHORT ANSWERS — THERE IS / THERE ARE

Is there…?One thing
Yes or No?

YES

Yes, there is.

NO

No, there isn't.

Are there…?Many things
Yes or No?

YES

Yes, there are.

NO

No, there aren't.

Remember!
Short answers use Yes or No!
Question
Yes
No
Is there…?
Is there a book?
Yes, there is.
No, there isn't.
Are there…?
Are there books?
Yes, there are.
No, there aren't.