1, There (be) is plenty of time.
2, There (be) are a lot of lakes.
3, I, your master, (command) command you.
4, My wife, not my friends, ( is waiting/are waiting) is waiting for me.
5, Early to bed and early to rise (make) makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
6, Not only John but also his brothers (be) are to blame.
7, Two fifths of the members (be) are present.
8, Two plus two (be) is four.