THE USE OF “THERE IS” AND “THERE ARE” IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR: A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE
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Keywords: There is, There are, existential sentences, English grammar, language teaching.Abstract
Abstract
This article examines the grammatical constructions 'there is' and 'there are,'
which serve as existential structures in English. These forms introduce the existence or
presence of a subject and are essential for conveying spatial and temporal information.
The discussion encompasses their syntactic and semantic roles, common usage
patterns, and pedagogical implications in English language teaching. Special emphasis
is placed on the challenges these structures pose for non-native learners and strategies
to enhance comprehension and usage in academic and conversational contexts.
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