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Level 1 Part 5 It is/There is

1:5 It is/There is
1 it is + adjective: It's busy at this time of year. It's crazy out there! there is + noun: There's a lot to do right now. There's a huge queue! it is (distance/time): It's a long way to the top! It's time to expand. there is (distance/time): There's quite a way to go. There's still time to rethink our strategy. it is (identity): It's the sales rep from Dalgleish & Co.! there is (identity): There's the sales rep from the meeting earlier. there is + singular: There's a good reason for that. there are + plural: There are many reasons. 2

Exercise 1
Apply the rules to the sentences below. Use the negative where specified. It is/There is /There are ... very busy at this time of year. ... a lot of business in the winter season. ... a quiet time for the property market. ... a lot going on in the property market right now. (negative) ... the right time to expand into new markets. ... never a right time to expand into new markets.

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... still a lot to do before we get this project off the ground. ... time we took a break. ... time to go back to the office before the next meeting starts.

Exercise 2
Apply the rules to the sentences below. Use the negative where specified. These are based on The Business - Qualities.

It is/There is/There are ... a highly collaborative atmosphere at the new start-up. ... slightly unethical to agree to this proposal. ... being thorough and then ... being meticulous. Thoroughness I dont mind! ... of a consistently high quality. ... extremely honest of you to admit to this. ... extremely loyal and highly devoted staff members in place. ... hardly fair to judge their performance on yesterday alone! ... a genuine complaint about your behaviour. ... grossly unfair to treat staff in that way.

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... many ways to skin a cat.