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there is a series vs there are a series

Both phrases are used, but they have different contexts. 'There is a series' is correct when referring to a singular series, while 'There are a series' is correct when referring to multiple series. The choice between 'is' and 'are' depends on the number of series being discussed.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 8229 views

there is a series

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular series.

Use 'there is a series' when talking about a single series or collection of related things.

Examples:

  • There is a series of books that I want to read.
  • There is a series of events planned for next week.
  • May 5, 2007 ... In any communicative situation, either in oral or written form, linguistic or non-linguistic, planned or spontaneous, there is a series of ...
  • May 16, 2023 ... There is a series on Prime called The Center Seat: 55 years of Star Trek that I just found. It starts at the very beginning, and works its way through the ...
  • Dec 31, 2016 ... Inside me there is a series of unsaid words, unfinished sentences, forced interactions, unclear feelings, inexplainable endings, unanswered questions.
  • Jan 28, 2024 ... There is a series called “be cool Scooby Doo” that I'm sure everybody here knows about. I didn't really watch it at first because the art direction is just so ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... 30 likes, 4 comments - marissabozrag on October 16, 2024: "In the Impression exhibit there is a series of works entitled “Wishing I was Here ...
  • Sep 21, 2024 ... In Rid 2001 there is a series with the appearance of Ultra Magnus, who shoots at both his own and enemy as he pursues his own goals.
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... "Out There" is a series of fascinating conversations with astrophysicists, sci-fi authors, technologists, astronauts, artists, linguists ...
  • Dec 22, 2023 ... Imagine there is a series of gates in my mind. These gates are opened and closed through sensory input. Food is tricky because to be ...
  • Sep 9, 2019 ... ... there is a series with null values charts are not rendered when there is a series with null values on Sep 13, 2019. @paulrosenzweig. Copy link.
  • Inside me there is a series of unsaid words, unfinished sentences, forced interactions, unclear feelings, inexplainable endings, unanswered questions....

Alternatives:

  • There is a set
  • There is a collection
  • There is a sequence
  • There is a group
  • There is a line

there are a series

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple series.

Use 'there are a series' when talking about multiple series or collections of related things.

Examples:

  • There are a series of books on the shelf.
  • There are a series of events happening this month.
  • May 5, 2007 ... In any communicative situation, either in oral or written form, linguistic or non-linguistic, planned or spontaneous, there are a series of ...
  • Jan 19, 2021 ... Just found out that there are a series of Psych books. Has anyone read them? Are they any good? I'm going through severe Psych withdrawal ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... 1172 likes, 21 comments - kgomotso_ndungane on August 29, 2024: "FOR THE LOVE OF BEING HUMAN: There are a series of experiences that has ...
  • Jun 10, 2013 ... TIL there are a series of tiny "fairy doors" built into dozens of buildings in Ann Arbor, MI, and now have a cult following in the area. r ...
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... Please be aware that there are a series of fraudulent 'wellness' product ads using my image and name. I NEVER ENDORSE ANY COMMERCIAL ...
  • Jun 11, 2024 ... There are a series of moments that leave you inspired. Tonight held many of them. It was a privilege taking the trip from CT to the NY ...
  • There are a series of Disaster Recovery Centers across our area that provide resources for those who need assistance from 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Monday through...
  • Sep 30, 2014 ... Apparently there are a series of books that people actually give a shit about yet I have no knowledge of. I guess I don't know everything.
  • May 18, 2019 ... There are a series of allegories that encapsulate the murkier, more confusing part about producing software — the human part: Recently a ...
  • Sep 9, 2007 ... I have a 2003 chevy malibu and there are a series of beeps coming from the left side near drivers door. Couldn't find an explanation in the manual.

Alternatives:

  • There are sets
  • There are collections
  • There are sequences
  • There are groups
  • There are lines

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