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there is a few books vs there are a few books

The correct sentence is "There are a few books." The verb ("are") should agree with the plural noun "books."
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Last updated: June 27, 2024 • 14690 views

there is a few books

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "is" does not agree with the plural noun "books."

The correct phrase should be "there are a few books" to ensure subject-verb agreement.
  • Feb 13, 2024 ... I might be a bit biased but I absolutely love the series, even though there is a few books I don't like. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Mar 1, 2021 ... I mean there is a few books that I would choose to self-publish more so because they are poetry books which don't typically get traditional ...
  • Jan 28, 2013 ... There is a few books here, including the guide Ohiohick was referring to>>. http://www.zionpark.org/product_20.html If myou can wait to get ...
  • Nov 23, 2010 ... There is a few books on using visual studio and C++ just goto the programming section at barnes and noble, Its the hands down best compiler ...
  • Dec 4, 2017 ... ... there is a few books that have worked for others then it may make it easier on us, That is if they exist. Once again thank you Viper your ...
  • In it there is a few books. Plato's Republic, Wisdom of the Ages by Wayne W Dyer, A Manual of Buddhism, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Twelve Steps. There's an ...
  • Mar 19, 2006 ... There is a few books written on the subject. One is the bible that would answer every question and gives diagrams, knots etc. I can't recall ...
  • Jul 25, 2020 ... @Felixtheprussian ummm do you mean if I write "there's a few books" is correct but "there is a few books" is incorrect? what do you think ...
  • Mar 3, 2012 ... One there is a few books saying which are female. And those are the three that are repeatedly labeled as girls. Though in reality, all ...

Alternatives:

  • there are a few books
  • there are some books
  • there are several books
  • there are many books
  • there are not many books

there are a few books

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to a small number of books to ensure subject-verb agreement.
  • Nov 30, 2021 ... (A) seems better to me, sitifan. I expected to read this question: There are a few books on the shelf, aren't there?
  • Jun 18, 2024 ... There are a few books in my library that I reread every few years. I always find things I previously overlooked or did not beam up to the ...
  • Jun 13, 2023 ... There are a few books which had a dramatic impact on my life. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho happens to be one.
  • Jun 7, 2024 ... PSA: if you're in this group, there are a few books you should read. [Rant/Vent]. I've been in intensive trauma therapy for over 2 years now ...
  • Sep 25, 2018 ... ' or 'There are a few books.' Only use 'there is' when the noun is uncountable, for example 'There is a lot of milk.' Hope this helps ...
  • May 24, 2024 ... There are a few books that chronological take place before other books (example, one of the novella's I named Leafpool's wish takes place in ...
  • Mar 19, 2022 ... There are a few books I'll reread sometimes. But whatever you or I do, when it comes to this notion – there is no right or wrong. I only ...
  • And there are a few books that that I have read that have proven to be transformative; Mere Christianity was that kind of book for me. Today I want to share ...
  • Oct 1, 2018 ... ... could easily be made so with the addition of the word, “a.” “There are a few books on the table” means about the sa...

Alternatives:

  • there are some books
  • there are several books
  • there are many books
  • there are not many books
  • there are only a few books

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