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there is a lot of children vs There are a lot of children

The correct phrase to use here is "There are a lot of children." In this case, "children" is a plural noun, so the verb "are" should be used instead of "is." This is a common mistake English learners make, but it's important to match the verb with the subject in number.
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Last updated: August 05, 2024

there is a lot of children

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "is" does not match the plural noun "children."

Incorrect - use "there are a lot of children" to match the plural noun "children" with the plural verb "are."

There are a lot of children

This phrase is correct. The verb "are" matches the plural noun "children."

Correct - use "there are a lot of children" when referring to a large number of children.

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