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

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

“You have just got a promotion, haven’t you? Congratulations!” Peter said to his friend.

No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.

It was wrong of you to criticize your son before his friends left.

It’s difficult for me to understand what he implies.

He did not work hard. He failed the exam.

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

The coffee was not strong. It didn’t keep us awake.

“You're always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.

If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf.

This is my first visit to Paris.

He can hardly understand this matter because he is too young.

Their parents gave them permission to get married.

“Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.

Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday.

The train should be here any minute now.

They arrived too late to get good seats.

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

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

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