Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.

They know that the Prime Minister is in favour of the new law.

People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars.

They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the quality of the country’s education.

My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.

Only Mary scored high enough to pass this test.

Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.

Harry no longer smokes a lot.

The demand was so great. They had to reprint the book immediately.

I usually drive to work, but today I go by bus.

Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting.

People believe that the weather is changing dramatically.

He smokes too much; perhaps that’s why he can’t get rid of his cough.

He didn't know how to swim until he was 30.

The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.

His irresponsible attitude is putting his career in jeopardy.

Joe has finished his frist-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.

Only Mary scored high enough to pass this test.

He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident.

She knows a lot more about it than I do.

I hardly know the truth about Jean’s success in the institute.