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

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

People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.

Somebody might have stolen our car.

Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.

It is rumored that the oil price is going to increase by 5 %.

Would you mind waiting outside the office?

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

It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb.

He couldn’t retake the exam because he missed too many lessons.

"Let's go out for a walk now," he suggested.

He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.

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

Much as he loved her, he didn't forgive her for what she had done.

The boy lost several of his fingers because of firecrackers. The doctors are operating on him.

Mary is crazy about her new puppy.

We spent about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.

Did you happen to run into George last week?

"Get out of my car or I'll call the police!" Jane shouted to the strange man.

His irresponsible attitude is putting his career in jeopardy.

Sue is too slow to understand what you might say.