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ISN'T OR AREN'T? — THERE ISN'T / THERE AREN'T (ESL)

B1–B2 · Intermediate
Use isn't with a singular subject or an uncountable noun, and aren't with a plural subject. This exercise focuses on that distinction in sentences beginning with there.


Choose the correct form — isn't or aren't — to complete each sentence.

1. There (isn't/aren't) enough oranges.✓
2. There (isn't/aren't) enough time to finish the test.✓
3. There (isn't/aren't) enough stuff.✓
4. There (isn't/aren't) enough compassion in the world.✓
5. There (isn't/aren't) enough tables for all the guests.✓
6. There (isn't/aren't) enough children in this school.✓
7. There (isn't/aren't) enough furniture in this room.✓
8. There (isn't/aren't) enough money in the piggy bank.✓
9. There (isn't/aren't) enough air.✓
10. There (isn't/aren't) enough police officers on the streets.✓
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