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there is there are

mary-butterfly

there is there are

I �m a little confused

what is right?

there is always the risk of accidents

there are always the risk of accidents

thanks in advance

30 Aug 2011

maryse pey�

Hi dear,

there IS always THE RISK (singular uncountable) of accidents.

there ARE always ACCIDENTS (plural countable) at this crossroad.

Hope this could help.

Maryse.

30 Aug 2011

There IS always the risk of accidents. The risk of the accidents is the focus of your sentence. Risk is an uncountable noun.

Hope this helps

Susana

30 Aug 2011

mary-butterfly

thanks !

30 Aug 2011