There Is vs. There Are vs. It Is - Commonly Confused Words In English

“It is” - is a general word to state that something (not someone) existences, not making any reference to any specific location.
“It is” can only be used for a singular countable noun.

• It is a nice car.
• It is a good book.

“There is” - is used when you are referring to someone or something at a specific location. This is usually a place that you can see, hear, touch, smell or feel.
“There is” is used only for a singular (one person or thing) person or thing only.

• There is the car.
• There is the book.

“There are” – is used when you are referring to someone or something at a specific location. This is usually a place that you can see, hear, touch, smell or feel.
“There are” can only be used when referring or speaking about 2 or more people or things.

• There are the cars.
• There are the books.

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