Are there water or is there?
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Are there water or is there?
“There is water” is correct. “There are” can only be used with plural nouns, but “water” is singular. The reason that it is singular is because it is the name of a substance.
How do you ask for a glass of water in English?
The correct way to ask, in English, for tap water could easily be, as you suggest, JungKim, Can I have some water, please? or Can I have a glass of water, please? or Can I have a jug of water, please? in ascending order of boldness or bottle, in a smart establishment.
Is it correct to say the water?
There is no such difference in “a water” and “the water”. It is the composition of English language.
Is it Can I have or may I have?
The only difference between the two verbs is that one is more polite than the other. In informal contexts it’s perfectly acceptable to use can; in formal situations it would be better to use may.
Is there water in space?
We’ve known for a long time that there is water in space. But an international team of scientists has found a cloud of water vapor 12 billion light-years away – and it’s bigger than you could possibly imagine.
Is there any or some water?
Only use “some” and “any” with uncountable nouns and plural countable nouns: She wants some water. (water = uncountable noun) (e-mails = plural countable noun)
How do you write phonetically in water?
/wAWtUH/ phonetic spelling.
Which is correct can I get or can I have?
‘Can I have a beer’ is correct, and your best choice, if someone is waiting for your order. You may also omit the verb and say “a beer, please” to avoid confusion. You are still okay. But do NOT use “get” in this and similar situations.
Can I vs May I?
May is the more formal word, and if you are at all concerned about being tut-tutted, a safe choice. Can is now the verb of choice for ability, and both can and may are still used in the “possibility” sense. You may use can if you wish, and you can use may if it makes you feel better.