there is
fixed phr..fixed phr.. You use 'there is' to say that something exists or is present somewhere. Use 'there is' for one thing, and 'there are' for more than one.
fixed phr.. A fixed existential construction used to introduce a new subject (the 'notional subject') into the discourse, asserting its existence or presence. 'There' functions as a dummy subject, and the verb agrees with the following notional subject.
There is a book on the table.
If you're hungry, there is some leftover pizza in the fridge from last night.
In every community, there is a delicate balance between individual freedom and collective responsibility that must be constantly negotiated.
Use 'there is' for singular or uncountable nouns, and 'there are' for plural nouns.
Contrast this existential 'there' with the locative adverb 'there' (e.g., 'There is a book over there') to prevent confusion.
There is two cats in the garden.There are two cats in the garden.The verb must agree with the noun that follows: use 'is' for singular nouns and 'are' for plural nouns.