English grammar
There's / There Are
Used to introduce something new into the conversation or describe what exists in a place or situation. "There's a problem." "There are three options." "There was no one around." In casual speech, "there's" often stays singular even with plural nouns: "There's a lot of people."
There + is/are/was/were (+ noun phrase)
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"There's also a ship in the background and some animals."
Spot the Difference: Pirate Island Picture
How it works
Formula
There + is/are/was/were (+ noun phrase)
This page combines the textbook rule with real-world English: every example is an unscripted clip from a real native speaker. You're hearing how this grammar point sounds in real life, not in a classroom.
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