If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.

A waitress served us. She was very impolite and impatient.

She finished her driving lesson. Her father allowed her to use his car.

People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.

We had had very salty food. We were all dying of thirst.

Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly.

Put your coat on. You will get cold.

There is no question of changing my mind about resigning.

Although it was expected that he would stand for election, he didn’t.

This is my first visit to Paris.

Smoking is an extremely harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.

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

He is teaching me speaking and listening.

The leader went so fast that no one could keep up with him.

He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.

He arrived early, which made everyone surprised.

No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed.

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

We bought two bicycles. Neither of them worked well.

They couldn’t think of anything better to do. They decided to baby-sit for the family.

It was only when I left home that I realized how much my family meant to me.