Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.

Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.

Don't be concerned about your mother's illness; she'll recover soon.

Did anyone acknowledge responsibility for the outbreak of the fire?

When we went to the airport to see her off, we had a traffic jam.

GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.

Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.

It’s a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it twice.

As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.

Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.

Many new graduates take a part – time job and barely make ends meet every month.

The collapse of the stock market in 1929 signaled the beginning of the Depression.

Ralph Nader always speaks out about everything.

You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.

The real meaning of the poem was obscured by the pretentious language in which it was written.

GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.

Jan took many snapshots while on vacation in Europe.

He insisted on listening to the entire story.

He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.