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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

ARE/IS

Hi,

Should it be is or are here:

Are there any left?

Are there any apples left?

Thanks
  

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If what is being "left" is uses as a countable noun, use are . If a noncount, then use is . Are there any apples?

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  • If what is being "left" is uses as a countable noun, use are .
  • If a noncount, then use is .
  • Are there any apples?
  • Is there any cake?
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If what is being "left" is uses as a countable noun, use are. If a noncount, then use is.

Are there any apples?

Is there any cake?
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