word choice - How to describe two different objects?

How to describe two different objects: (Assume: one apple and one banana here) "There are an apple and banana here." or "There are an apple and a banana here." ??

Answer

You will use is if the object is in singular. Eg:

There is an apple and a banana here.

You will use are if the objects are in plural. Eg:

There are apples and bananas here.

More details on verb agreement is given here.