They cancelled all flights because of fog.

Would you mind waiting outside the office?

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

The storm blew a lot of trees down last night.

A new book is twice as expensive as an old one.

My mother is very busy at work . However, she takes good care of her children.

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

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

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

In spite of discussing for hours, they didn’t find a suitable solution.

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

I said to her “If you let your son do whatever he wants, you will spoil him.”

Is it necessary to meet the manager at the airport?

Do you know the worman? She is coming toward us.

Due to the heavy snow, all buses have been cancelled until further notice.

“I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me.

Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.

James did not come. He did not call either.

I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.

"I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.

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