Hello, every one.
I’m just wondering about how to answer this question.
Well, I mean, right now, there are two students in the classroom.
Then, someone asked, “Is there a/any student in the classroom?”
Which answer is correct?
-A: “Yes, there is. In fact, there are two in the classroom.”
-B: “Yes, there ‘ARE’ two students in the classroom.”
-C: Both are OK.
On the other hand, if there is only one student in the classroom,
then someone asked, “Are there students in the classroom?”
Which answer is correct?
-A: “No, there is ‘ONLY’ one student in the classroom.”
-B: “Yes, there ‘IS’ one.”
-C: Both are OK.
Hmm, I’m confused when one of my students asked me the question.
Thanks very much. 