The train drivers' strike made it hard for us to get to work.

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

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

The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.

“Why don’t you have your room repainted?” said Robert to Lan.

I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however.

Did you happen to run into George last week?

“I will pay back the money, Linda”, said Helen.

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

Only Mary scored high enough to pass this test.

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

Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.

He is very lazy. That makes his parents worried.

The students complained that the teacher was inexperienced.

“I’m sorry I didn’t ring you earlier?”, Tom said to Bill.

Tom bought that book yesterday.

When the birth rate is high, the expectation of life is low.

The new contract sounds good. However, it seems to have some problems.

Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country. Mexico does not require US citizens to do the same.

If he wrote to her, she would be happy.

What she does in her free time does not concern me.