Richard said “Thanks, Bob. You were very kind to me yesterday”.

The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.

Young as he is, he has a big fortune.

The situation was so embarrassing that she did not know what to do.

When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quicker to walk than to go by car.

Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.

He did not work hard. He failed the exam.

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

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

No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.

We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.

She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.

They had to postpone the meeting because of illness.

They cancelled all flights because of fog.

He can’t give you a lift because he doesn’t have a car.

The plane had taken off. Paul realized he was on the wrong flight.

Although it rained heavily, they went on working.

The students complained that the teacher was inexperienced.

“Cigarette?”, he asked. “No, thanks.” I said

He last visited London three years ago.

Large cars use more gas than smaller ones.