There is / Isn´t - there are/ aren´t 

There is and there are 

The use between the sentences that there are and those at the beginning of a sentences is determined by the name that follows it.

the use there iswhen the nouns is singular (¨there is a dog¨).

And when the nouns is plural (¨there are a dogs¨).

You probably know that the choice between is vs. are depends on a noun. In most sentences, the noun comes before the verb. But in sentences that begin with there is and there are, the noun comes later.

There is a dog on the porch.
In the sentence above, dog is singular, so it requires there is.

There are many opportunities to learn at this company.
In the sentence above, opportunities is plural, so it requires there are. (Don’t let the word many throw you off—concentrate on the noun.)

isn’t/aren’t
Depends on the nouns.
There isn´t any food in the fridge.
There aren´t any cats in the living room..

EXERCICES.

Exercice 1.

1)    some pens on the table.

2)    two glasses on the shelf.

3)    a lot of people in the bus.

4)    a problem with my car.

5)    one bottle of milk in the fridge.

6)    eleven players in a football team.

7)    an error in this English exercise.

8)    three televisions in my house.

9)    ten questions in this test.

10)  a hundred centimetres in a metre.

EXERCICE 2.

1. 1)     There is  There are    a bag on the table.
2. 2)     There is  There are    a calendar on the wall.
3. 3)     There is  There are    two posters in my room.
4. 4)     There is  There are    a banana in this basket.
5. 5)     There is  There are    six chairs in the kitchen.
6. 6)     There is  There are    lots of books on the shelf.
7. 7)     There is  There are    a mirror in our hall.
8. 8)     There is  There are    12 cushions on the sofa.
9. 9)     There is  There are    a big wardrobe in my sister's bedroom.
10. 10)     There is  There are    children in the yard.

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Would you like ....?

Would you like ...?

We use would like or ’d like to say politely what we want, especially when making offers and requests:

Would you like a biscuit with your coffee?


Can you order for Ellie? She’d like the Margarita pizza, please.

Verbs that follow would like are in the to-infinitive form:

Would you like to listen to that again?


I’d like to get a return ticket for tomorrow.


NOTE:

We use would like to have + -ed form when talking about things in the past that we have missed:

I’d like to have watched the football but I had to go out. (I wanted to watch the football, but I didn’t.)


I’d like to





Examples:
Conversation in a restaurant:

cómo se pide y se ofrece con would like:

Waiter: What can I get you this evening?

Customer: I’d like the steak, please.

Waiter: Excellent. Would you like anything to drink?

Customer: Yes, I’d like a glass of red wine, please.





Exercises:

Complete with "Would you like"

1.Would you like a chocolate?


2.Would you like an apples?


3.Would you like some coffee?


4.Would you like some chesse?


5.Would you like come cake?


6.Would you like a sandwiches?



Choose whether each of the following sentences requires "WOULD YOU LIKE" or "DO YOU LIKE". Choose the more natural-sounding response:

ex: Do you like playing guitar? 




1. DO  you like dancing? (Would/Do)


2. WOULD  you like some more food? (Would/Do)


3. WOULD  you like a glass of water? (Would/Do)


4. DO you like living in Australia. (Would/Do)


5. WOULD  you like to go to the movies this evening? (Would/Do)


6. DO  you like to go to the movies? (generally speaking) (Would/Do)


7. WOULD  you like more sugar for your coffee? (Would/Do)


8. WOULD  you like some water? (Would/Do)


9. DO you like your job? (Would/Do)}


10. DO you like practicing English? (Would/Do)



Complete 

1. I like playing basketball in my spare time.


2. My sister would you like to go to Venice.


3. Do you like tea? If so, you should really try Earl Grey.


4. Would you like a cup of tea? I can brew some for you.

5. Do you like your new teacher?


6. Would you like your new teacher for next semester also?


7. Would you like some cheese with your wine?


8. I would like some cheese with my wine, please.


9. I like blue cheese with wine.


10. I like jogging every morning before I go to work.


11. What would you like ?


12. What would you like today?


13. James likes the snow.


14. Carol would you like to study physics.


15. Carol likes  studying physics.

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Waiter: Hello, Can I help you?.

Kim: Yes, I'd like to have some lunch.

Waiter: Would you like a starter?

Kim: Yes, I'd like a bowl of chicken soup, please.

Waiter: And what would you like for your main course?

Kim: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich.

Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?

Kim:Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please.

Waiter: Would Pepsi be OK? We don't have Coke.

Kim: That would be fine.

Waiter: (After Kim has her lunch.) Can I bring you anything else?

Kim: No thank you. Just the bill.

Waiter: Certainly.

Kim: I don't have my glasses. How much is the lunch?

Waiter: That's $6.75.

Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much.

Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day.

Kim: Thank you. Same to you.

A lot- A lot of- Much- Many

A lot
a lot means very often or very much. It is used as an adverb. It often comes at the end of a sentence and never before a noun.

Examples:

I like basketball a lot.
She's a lot happier now than she was.
I don't go there a lot anymore.


A lot of / lots of
a lot of and lots of have the same meaning: they both mean a large amount or number of people or things.

Examples:

They are both used before countable nouns and uncountable nouns:

with countable nouns:
A lot of people went to the game.
Lots of people went to the game.

with uncountable nouns:
A lot of snow falls in winter.
Lots of snow falls in winter.



Note: 
remember that Much it is used for countless questions and negative prayers and Many is used for accounting things.








Exercises:


Choose the correct answer MUCH or MANY

-Many pupils.

-Much time.

-Much money.

-Many dollars.

-Much milk.

-Many children.

-Much water.

-Much fun.

-Many dogs.

-Many people.


A lot of, much, many

1. How MUCH water do you drink every day?

2. A LOT OF children do homework every day.

3. How MANY people live in this building?

4. I usually use A LOT OF olive oil.

5. He doesn't normally buy MANY souvenirs on holiday.

6. We have a LOT OF work today.

7. She doesn't spend MUCH time in the library.

8. There is A LOT OF sugar in this cup of coffee.

9. How MANY films do you watch a week?

10. Do they eat MUCH fish?



Complete the sentences with MUCH/MANY/ A LOT/or /A LOT OF


-She has got a lot of dresses, but she has not got many skirts.

-Do you have any cereal? Sure, there's a lot in the kitchen.

-How much is this? It's ten dollars.

-There are a lot of pupils.

- She hasn't got much patience.

-How many hotels in this town.

-We haven´t got much petrol.

-We meet a lot of friends.

- How many potatoes are there?

-How much bread did you buy?

-Sam buys a lot of food.

-I would like to ask a lot of questions.

-I haven't got many books.

-Believe me, a lot of people live in London.

- I have got a lot of time.

-Do you know much about computers?

-Have you got  any luggage? yes a lot of luggage.

-There are a lot of CDs.

-Did many students fail the examination?

-Were there many  people on the train?

- I drink a lot of tea.

-Are there  many new students in the class?

-She does not buy much perfume, but she buys a lot of   clothes.

-Every morning she buys a lot of newspapers, but she does not buy  many magazines.



A OR B ?

1. I have __ cash if you need it.

a)many
b)some

2. How ___ students are there on your course?

a)a lot of
b)many

3. There are ___ pit bull dogs on our estate. Too many. I don't like them.

a)a lot of
b)much

4. How ___ money do you need?

a)some
b)much

5. How ___ classes do you have this week? Are you busy?

a)a lot of
b)many

6. I have ___ dresses. I can't help it, I'm always buying them.

a)a lot of
b)much

7. Is there ___ information on South African culture?

a)much
b)many

8. Do you know ___ English grammar?

a)many
b)much

9. Can I have ___ sugar in my tea please? Not too much.

a)a lot of
b)some

10. It seems like you have ___ cousins. I thought I'd met them all!

a)a lot of
b)some



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Man: Do you watch much TV?

Woman: Not anymore. I used to watch a lot of TV, but not now. And you?

Man: Yeah, I watch a lot of TV.

Woman: What do you watch?

Man: I watch a lot of dramas and some news shows.

Woman: I don’t watch the news much, but maybe I should

(A) Little- (A) Few

(A) Few

Quantity expressions "(a) few" and "(a) little" refer to a small amount. The first aspect to highlight is that "(a) few" is used with countable nouns (which have plural) and is translated as "few (as) few"; "(A) little" is used with countless nouns (which do not have a plural) and is translated as "little / a".


(A) Little

"(A) little" is used with countless nouns (which do not have a plural) and is translated as "little / a".


The second difference is related to the presence or not of the indefinite article. "A few" has a positive value and means little quantity but enough; "Few" has a negative value and means small and insufficient quantity.







Examples:


I have a few friends (I have a few / many friends) // I have few friends (I have few friends)

The same for "a little" and "little", but with countless nouns:

I have a little money (I have little / some money) I have little money.












  Exercises:

Complete with a few or a little according to the case


1.a few apples


2.a little rice


3.a few bicycles


4.a few trees


5.a few boys


6.a little money


7.a few dogs


8.a little time


9.a little sugar


10.a few cups



Complete the sentences with (a) few or (a) little 


1. The postman doesn't often come here. We receive few letters.


2. I drink coffee with a little milk.


3. I speak a few words of German but I'm not fluent.


4. We need a few tomatoes for this sauce.


5. I can't carry this bag alone. I need a little help.


6. I'm thirsty. Can you give me a little water, please?


7. Very few people use a typewriter nowadays.


8. She likes to travel light. She only has a few suitcases with her.


9. She likes to travel light. She only has a little luggage with her.


10. I don't have a job at the moment. I have little money.


11.There is a little bread in the cupboard. but it's enough for dinner.


12. Susan has a few friends. She doesn't feel lonely.


13.Can I have little milk in my coffe? I like white.


14. There are a few puddles on the road. Let's put on rubber boots.



15. You have a few mistakes in the test.




Choose the answere correct (a few or a little)


He speaks a little Spanish, so we were able to find a nice room in Madrid.


There are only a few bananas left in the box.


We need a little butter for this cake.


The teacher gives us a little time to prepare before a test.


There are only a few days left to hand in the reports.


I bought a few apples in this shop.


Could I have a little milk in my coffee, please?


 There are a few mice on the roof.


We saw a few people at the bus stop.


We have a little ketchup and a few sausages left.



Complete 

1. You have a few options to choose from.



2. Few students passed the test.



3. Don’t worry, we have a few minutes.



4. There will be few opportunities like this one.



5. We only had a few drinks.



6. Few computers in the office are updated.



7. You should book in advance; there are few good hotels in that town.



8. He has few friends.



9. He has a few friends.



10. There are few possible solutions.



11. I have a few ideas for our holidays
.


12. Few women have the possibility that you have.



13. This will take a few hours.



14. There few interesting movies on cinemas.



15. There are a few movies I would like to see.


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Tom: Hey Max, Are you busy?

Tim: Not really, why?

Tom: I have to buy some things here in the supermarket.
Can you come with me?

Tim: Ok, but we have to hurry because I have little time to help you

Tom: First, I need some bread and some eggs

Tim: Do you want some potatoes?

Tom: No, I don't want any potatoes. I'm trying to lose weight

Tim: Oh, come on! Potatoes are fantastic

Tom: Ok, but only a few

Tim: Do you like fish?

Tom: Yes, I love fish. Please, get me some Ocean Perch

Tim :I'm afraid they don't have any Ocean Perch. What else do you need?

Tom: I need some Salmon and a little sugar.

how much/ how many

HOW MUCH / HOW MANY

HOW MUCH ...? - (Quantity)
How much is used with uncountable nouns.

HOW MUCH + UNCOUNTABLE NOUN

EXAMPLES:

-How much time do we have to finish the test?

-How much money did you spend?

-How much sugar would you like in your coffee?

-How much paper will I need?

-How much milk is in the fridge?

-How much traffic was there on the way to work?

How much can also be used when we want to know the PRICE of something.

In this case, we can use How much with countable nouns (both singular and plural nouns).

EXAMPLES:

-How much is that painting?

-How much are those shoes?

-How much did your jacket cost?

-How much is the dress on display in the window?

-How much will it cost me?

-How much does it cost ?


HOW MANY ...? - (Quantity)
How many is used when we want to know the QUANTITY of something.

It is only used with plural countable nouns.

HOW MANY + PLURAL NOUN

EXAMPLES:

-How many days are there in January?

-How many people work in your company?

-How many cousins do you have?

-How many books did you buy?

-How many countries are there in the world?

-How many students are in the class right now?

-How many chairs are there in this room?

-How many pieces of chocolate would you like?




EXAMPLES:

Example One:

Q: How much did your jacket cost?

A: Not much. I got it on sale last year.

Q: How many apples did you eat?

A: Not many. Just two, I think.

Q: How many cows live on your father’s farm?

A: Not many. Only 10 or 12.


Example Two:

- Phillip owns many properties in France.

- We didn’t earn much profit this year.

- How much money have you got?

- Sharon does not have many friends.

- There are too many students in this class.

- It doesn’t need much milk.

- We had so much fun.

- I spent many days there.







EXERCISES:

Chosee many or much

1. Many cars.

2. Much music.

3. Many pictures.

4. Many flowers.

5. Much milk.

6. Many  numbers.

7. Much  money.

8. Much tea.

9. Many girls.

10. Many pencils.



Complete with how much or how many.

1. How many bones are there in the human body?

2. How many stars are there in the sky?

3. How much water is in the ocean?

4. How many birds are there?

5. How much money is in a bank?

6. How much information is on the internet?

7. How much bread is eaten per day?

 8. How many countries are there in the world?

9. How much sand is in the deserts?

10. How many people live on islands?



Much / many exercises

Decide whether you have to use much or many:

1. We saw _____ animals at the zoo.

2. How _____ oranges did you put in the box?

3. There isn’t _____ sugar in my coffee.

4. I don’t have ______ friends.

5. The old man hasn’t got _____ hair on his head.

7. I’ve packed _____ bottles of water.

8.I didn’t get _____ sleep last night.

9. How _____ fruit do you eat in an average day?

Answers:

1. many 2. many 3. much  4. many  5. much  6. many 7. much  8. much



Complete the sentences 

How many eggs did you buy ?

How much coffee did you drink last night ?

How many girls are there in your group ?

How many cans of beer do you want ?

How much are the oranges ?

How much time have you got to play ?

How many stars can you see in the sky ?

How much sugar would you like in your tea ?

How much money did you pay for your bike ?

How many hours do you sleep every night ?

How many Spanish words do you know ?

How much water did you drink ?

Complete 

1. No, there isn't MUCH milk in the bottle.

2. Are there MANY eggs in the kitchen ?

3. Mary hasn't got MANY pencils in her pencil box.

4. There isn't MUCH butter on my bread.

5. Are there MANY books in the library ?

6. Jimmy hasn't got MUCH money in his wallet.

7. Is there MUCH rice in the jar ?

8. There aren't MANY women in parliament.

9. There isn't MUCH cheese on the plate.

10. There isn't MUCH sugar in my tea.

11. Are there MANY children in the garden ?


12. There isn't MUCH salt in the soup.

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There is/ there are

THERE IS /THERE ARE

There is/ isn´t 

it is used for singular 

There are/ aren´t

 it is used for plural

In English grammar we use "there is" or "there are" to talk about things we can see and things that exist.

We use “there is” for singular and uncountable nouns, and we use “there are” for plural countable nouns.

“There are five people in the office.” (plural countable noun)

“There's a television in the living room.” (singular countable noun)

or “There's some milk in the fridge.” (uncountable noun)

See our page on English nouns for more information about countable and uncountable nouns.

Examples:

Uncontable:

 -Is there any water?

 -There isn’t any water

 - There is some water

Contables:

 -There are some bottles

 - There aren’t any bottles

-Are there any bottles?

Excerses:

1. There's a big notice board on the classroom wall.

2. There aren't any computers in the music room.

3. Is there a wardrobe in your bedroom?

4. Are there are students in the science lab?

5. There are some magazines on the table.

6. There aren't any books on the desk.

7. 'Is there a swimming pool at your school?' 'Yes,
any books on the desk.

8. There's a sports centre near my house.


Complete with there is or there are.

-There is a bag on the table.

-There is a calendar on the wall.

-There are two posters in my room.

-There is a banana in this basket.

-There are six chairs in the kitchen.

-There are lots of books on the shelf.

-There is a mirror in our hall.

-There are 12 cushions on the sofa.

-There is a big wardrobe in my sister's bedroom.

-There are children in the yard.



Complete the sentences 

 1. There is no milk in the fridge.

2 . Are there many rooms in your house?

3. There is a lot of snow in the mountains.

4. Are there any mistakes in this text?

5. There is one question left.

6. There are no snails in my garden.

7. There is nobody in.

8. Is there nothing to do?

9. Are there seven days in a week?

10 .There is a lot of tea in the kitchen.

Complete the questions

A) Is there a pencil on the kitchen table?

B) Are there pullovers in the suitcase?

C) Is there a football match on Saturday?

D) Are there pets on the farm?

E) Are there computers in your room?

F) Is there a museum in your hometown?

g) Are there many trees in that park over there?

H) Is there a blue car in the garage?

I) Are there geocaches in this forest?

J) Are there 29 days in February this year?


Complete 

1. There isTrue a laptop on the desk
.
2. There areTrue some students in the courtyard.

3. Is thereTrue any possibility to meet her tonight?

4. There areTrue so many issues with the new software.

5. Are thereTrue any interesting books in the school's library?

6. Is thereTrue anybody who can help me?

7. The waiter says there areTrue a lot of people who are complaining about the food.

8. Are thereTrue any poems in this new textbook?

9. Are thereTrue any reasons I should believe her again.

10. I think there isTrue some truth in what you are saying.

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Conversation

Man: Are there exchange students are your school?

Woman: Yes, there are a few.

Man: Really. What countries are they from?

Woman: Ah, let’s see. There is one student from Italy, and there are a few students from France.

Man: Oh, cool. Is there anyone from Paris?

Woman: No, they are all from Leon!

Any / Some

ANY / SOME

In general, some is used in positive sentences:

- I got some nice presents for Christmas this year.

-This job is going to take some time.

-Look! There are some large black birds on the roof of the church.

-You have some butter on your chin.

-If you are hungry, there are some biscuits in the cupboard.

-I'm sure I'll return to Japan some day.

-There is somebody on the phone for you.

-I'd like to go somewhere hot this summer.

In general, any is used in negative sentences and questions:

-I didn't get any nice presents for Christmas this year.

-I looked in the cupboard but I couldn't find any biscuits.

-I don't need any help.

-She's so rude. No wonder she doesn't have any friends.

-I don't have anything to wear to the dance.

-I'm not hungry. I don't want anything to eat.


-Do you have any brothers or sisters?

-Did you catch any fish?

-Have you seen any good films recently?

-Does anyone know the answer?

-Are you going anywhere this Christmas?

In fact, the use of some/any is a little more complicated. Following are two common occasions when he above "rules" are "broken":

1. We can use some in questions when offering/requesting:

-Would you like some more tea?

-Could I have some milk, please?

-Do you want something to eat?

2. We use any in positive sentences when we mean it doesn't matter which ..:

You can come and ask for my help any time.
Which book shall I read? - Any one. It's up to you.
You can sit anywhere but here. This is my seat!








EXCERSISE:

Complete with some or any

1. Would you like some ketchup to go with your fries?

2. We don’t have any olives.

3. I really want some striped socks.

4. Do you have any wrapping paper?

5. Let’s go have some fun.

6. I’ve never heard of any of these artists.

7. Chris found some wild strawberries growing by the side of the road.

8. Do we have any jam or are we all out?




SOME OR ANY 


1. Is there _______ milk left?
2. There is _______ juice in the bottle.
3. Do you have _______ coffee?
4. I don’t have _______ money left.
5. She has _______ money.
6. Do you know _______ of these singers?
7. I don’t know _______ of them.
8. I know _______ of them.

Answers:

1. any  2. some  3. any  4. any    5. some   6. any   7. any  8. some



CHOOSE SOME OR ANY

1. We haven't got any oranges at the moment.

2. I have some magazines for you.

3. I have seen some nice postcards in this souvenir shop.

4. Peter has bought some new books.

5. There are some apples on the table.

6. There aren't any folders in my bag.

7. You can't buy any posters in this shop.

8. We need some bananas.

9. Pam does not have any pencils on her desk.

10. She always takes some sugar with her coffee.



COMPLETE THE SENTENCES 

-We need some bananas.

-You can't buy any posters in this shop.

-We haven't got any oranges at the moment.

-Peter has bought some new books.

-She always takes some sugar with her coffee.

-I have seen some nice postcards in this souvenir shop.

-There aren't any folders in my bag.

-I have some magazines for you.

-There are some apples on the table.

-Pam does not have any pencils on her desk.



Some or Any

Sue went to the cinema with some of her friends!

Jane doesn't have any friends.

Have you got any brothers or sisters?

Here is some food for the cat.

I think you should put some flowers on the table.

Could you check if there are any calls on the answering machine?

I don't want any presents for my birthday.

Did they have any news for you?

I'm hungry - I'll have some sandwiches.

There aren't any apples left.



Complete the sentences and questions.

1. Have you got any tomatoes?


2. There are some exercise books on the floor.


3. Did you get the ketchup? No, they didn't have any.


4. You should eat some fresh fruit.


5. We had to wait for some minutes.


6. Is there any lemonade left?


7. They didn't sing any songs.


8. Here are some cornflakes, but there isn't any milk.


9. I'm looking for some good music.


10. There is no butter in the fridge. Let's go and get some.


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