Is there any cat over there? vs. Are there any cats over there?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi,

I’ve got a doubt.

  1. Is there any cat over there?
  2. Are there any cats over there?

Are both forms correct? Thanks.

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Hi Canadian,

Thanks a lot for your help. :slight_smile:

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Thanks, Canadian, for the nuance brought out. Could you now compare and confirm:
Is there anyone in the room?

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Is there anyone in the room?
Is there anybody in the room?
Is there a person in the room?
Are there any people in the room?
Are there people in the room?

Is there any person in the room? - not a good sentence.
Is there any one in the room? - not a good sentence.

“Thank you, Beeesneees.”
“My pleasure, Anglophile.”

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You can omit ‘there’ from the sentences about cats too.