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Jacky56Lin Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

How many students are (there) in... help me please!

Dear Teachers



How many students are in the class?

How many students are there in the class?



Tell me please any difference in them.

Or Is there any special usage in them.





Thanks a lot.
  

Top answer

There is no difference in meaning or usage. The 2nd is perhaps a bit less formal.

— Mister Micawber

  • There is no difference in meaning or usage.
  • The 2nd is perhaps a bit less formal.
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There is no difference in meaning or usage. The 2nd is perhaps a bit less formal.
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Hello! Mister Micawber



1.How many students are in the class?

2.How many students are there in the class?



and I answer as below.



1. Three students are in the class.

2. There are Three students in the class.



Can I answer like 1. and 2. ?

Any difference?



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You can answer either way to either question, but native speakers usually use the 'there is/are' form.
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Thank you very much.
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