John was not promoted because his work did not meet the manager's expectations.

The yearly growth of the gross national product is often used as an indicator of a nation's economy.

Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.

Jan took many snapshots while on vacation in Europe.

These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.

Mounting evidence indicates that acid rain is damaging historic sites in Boston and Philadelphia.

I told her I understood what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat.

I didn’t think his the comments were very appropriate at the time.

Before the earthquake hit the area,many minor tremors were felt.

He’s really delighted with his success.

Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.

At last, we succeeded in persuading those boys and girls to join our picnic.

He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.

His new yatch is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

If desired, garnish your plate with parsley, bell pepper rings or other vegetables.

The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.

I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

He insisted on listening to the entire story.

The consequences of the typhoon were disatrous due to the lack of effective measures.

The journalist refused to disclose the sourse of his information.