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is there vs is any

Both "is there" and "is any" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Is there" is used to inquire about the existence of something, while "is any" is used to ask if there is a quantity of something. They are not interchangeable as they serve different purposes.

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is there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the existence of something.

Use "is there" to ask about the presence or existence of something or someone.

Examples:

Is there a pen on the table?
Is there anyone who can help me?
Is there a problem with the computer?

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No-one is waiting and nothing is there.
Yes... brother, she is there.
Only in certain countries, Germany for example, is there specialised jurisdiction.
Rapid alert is there for food but not for feed.
Oleg, is there anything illegal about this delivery?
The tone is there, maybe the shot...
Or is there something after all?
I don't know who else is there.
Susy, is there something troubling Nathaniel?
I forgot my nephew is there.
You have to decide whether the political will is there.
Like, is there an ID or...
God, is there anything scarier?
Like, is there witness protection for something like this or...
The transitional authority is there and it also has responsibilities for security, law and order and so on.
The goodwill is there to reach an agreement at the forthcoming European Council.
You can see that the trust is there.
Well, is there anybody that she might...
See if my keycard is there.
The cut is there, if I am not mistaken, and it is there to ensure a balanced budget for 1998.

Alternatives:

Are there
Was there
Will there be

is any

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about the presence of a quantity of something.

Use "is any" to inquire if there is a quantity of something available or present.

Examples:

Is any milk left in the fridge?
Is any money missing from the wallet?
Is any food left in the kitchen?

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Not that this place is any magic kingdom, either.
Not that Kevin is any choir boy...
I am not aware that there is any existing difficulty.
I do not think there is any contradiction in those objectives.
Actually, our mandate is any unexplained phenomenon.
Yeah. Like yours is any better.
Not if the wedding is any time soon no.
If there is any way that you just might be able to let this one slide, I'd really appreciate it.
And if tonight is any indication, she's no pushover.
And if tonight is any indication, she's no pushover.
None of it is any good.
I mean, if last night is any indication.
Send for me if there is any change in his condition.
Better not, if there is any injury...
No one else is any use.
I doubt there is any danger here.
Sentenced innocent by lack of evidence whether there is any justice in our society.
None of which is any good to us right now.
Neither argument, to my mind, is any good.
I didn't find there is any common interest between us.

Alternatives:

Are there any
Was there any
Will there be any

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