Using "There Is" and "There Are" in Different Tenses

Learn how to use "there is" and "there are" correctly in various tenses with our easy-to-follow video guide.

In the present tense, use "there is" for singular nouns and "there are" for plural nouns.

• There is a book on the table.
• There are many books on the table.

For the past tense, use "there was" for singular and "there were" for plural.

• There was a storm last night.
• There were several storms last month.

When talking about the future, use "there will be" for both singular and plural.

• There will be a meeting tomorrow.
• There will be many opportunities next year.