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Why "there's two" doesn't count: a grammar guide
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 15/10/2024, 17:47
Anwar Kareem 15/10/2024, 17:47English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Subject-verb agreement error
Why do people make this mistake?
People often use "there's" (contraction of "there is") informally without noticing whether the noun that follows is singular or plural, leading to mismatched subject-verb agreement.
What is correct?
Use "there are" for plural nouns and "there is" for singular nouns.
Examples of correct usage
- After the CEO retired, Jane took the reins of the company.
- With the new project manager, John taking the reins, the project got back on track.
- When the principal left, her deputy took the reins of the school.
Grammar
