1. there is a bus at ten to five. 2. It is over 100 miles from London to Birmingham.
3. I keep hearing fire-engines. Is there a fire somewhere? 4. It was a real
downpour yesterday. 5. Our telephone is out of order. It is a real
nuisance. 6. there has been a gale warning; it would be crazy to go sailing.
7. there will be a future for music. 8. it is rugby that he plays at the
week-end. 9. there is a great deal of anger about his manners. 10. it is fun
for me to be with you. 11. there is an index to this book. it is a great
advantage. 12. it is a mystery what he sees in her. 13. there is no sense
in making him angry. 14. there may come a time when Europe will be less
fortunate. 15. there followed an uncomfortable silence. 16. there is enough
time for you to finish this work.