It and There

What are we learning today?

You will use "it" and "there is / there are" in correct sentences.

Explanation

Use "it" for weather, time and opinions. It is not a person. Use "there is" or "there are" to say that something exists.

• there is + one thing
• there are + many things
• negative: there isn't / there aren't (any)
• question: Is there ...? Are there ...?

Examples

1. It is cold today.
2. There are many clouds in the sky.
3. There wasn't any electricity so no TV!

Remember!

• Say "It is snowing", not "Is snowing".
• Say "There are two ducks", not "There is two ducks".

Check yourself

1. Complete: ___ is snowing. (It / There)
2. Make a question: a bank near here.