Grammar there is/are

Positive

There is +

• a /an + (singular noun)
• some + (uncountable noun) some rice/ some bread

There are +

• some + (plural noun)

Examples:
There is an alien in the classroom
There is some sugar in the kitchen.
There are some chairs at school.

Negative

There isn't + any + singular noun.

There aren't + any + plural noun.

Examples:
There isn't any tea in the cupboard.
There aren't any telescopes in the English classroom.

Interrogative

Is there

Are there + any + plural noun?

Examples:
Is there a baker's in the city? Yes, there is.
Are there any students in the classroom? No, there aren't. They are at the gym.