I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.

He failed his driving test the first time. As a result, he took it again.

He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.

He did not work hard. He failed the exam.

Their parents gave them permission to get married.

"No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.

The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.

John is studying hard. He doesn’t want to fail the exam.

They have built a new hospital near the airport.

I should have finished my work last night but I was exhausted.

Would you mind waiting outside the office?

He is an authority on primitive religion.

When he asked which one I wanted, I said I didn’t mind.

Ann paints landscape pictures. She finds it very pleasant.

It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.

I write to my friends overseas regularly. I don’t want to lose touch with them.

Darwin/ who/ be/ famous/ English/ scientist/ develop/ theory/ evolution/.

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

"Getting a good job doesn't matter much to me"

The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days. Jasmine."

The referee brought the football game to a halt. He blew his whistle.