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1. Don’t act in haste, you might make a mistake.

2. She was not able to answer the merchants in their own language.
3. We were wondering if they were really there.
4. Hadn’t we better ask the price?
5. The down payment is so high that we can’t buy the house.
6. She is not a young woman but no matter how old she is her admirers find her
ageless.
7. It is really difficult to control the rising tide of vandalism.
8. Vandals are often youngsters who have done poorly in school and want to get even
with the administration.
9. The vandals deface the walls and break the windows.
10. I’d better take a coat.
11. Paul’s so afraid that he won’t try.
12. They did well for themselves for a time.
13. No matter who you are, you’re expected to obey the law.
14. He has such bright brothers he feels stupid by comparison.
15. When the great leader died and they were left in charge of themselves, they began
to lose their conquests.
16. According to the scientists, Voyager would reach Jupiter in March, and it did.
17. She did it out of kindness.
18. Despite your brother’s youth he has enough experience for the job.
19. With the exception of two very small holes, everything was covered with gold paint.
20. Washington’s example made his soldier’s determination stronger.
21. That noise is deafening people.
22. People ask questions out of curiosity or boredom.
23. In spite of my friends’pride, they don’t talk about their sons.
24. It takes a mother buffalo to find baby buffalos pretty.
25. There is no way of pleasing everybody.
26. The offenders are bent on doing better.
27. Having been arrested for careless driving, Peter has decided to be more careful.
28. Even if you are noticed, your eagerness will be in your favour.
29. Make sure that your clothes are clean and well pressed.
30. Despite the fact that Joan tried to explain her ideas, she could not convince
her father.
31. The judge who listened to their story in silence decided to give them a lecture.
32. Due to the teacher’s meeting tomorrow, several classes are cancelled.
33. Once the boys had promised to behave in the future they were allowed …
34. The director thinks very highly of people who are early.
35. Since the boys had nothing to do that evening, they thought it would be fun to …
36. The meeting is to take place in his office.
37. So far, women’s vote has not made much difference.
38. While waiting for the manager he smoked a cigarette.
39. The fact is that employers prefer to hire younger people.
40. They can make a mistake if they are not aware of people’s origins.
41. Sometimes, manners are a matter of national customs.
42. He said that his shyness kept him from behaving well in society.
43. Shaving his beard, he pleased his wife.
44. George always gave a hand in the store.
45. Does it ever occur to you that geology is a very interesting field?
46. Perhaps I can talk you into studying.
47. How can I make up for my mistake?
48. We were in the mood to go out.
49. That book is worth reading.
50. In theory, oil can be extracted from a rock called shale.
51. The operation is not at all simple.
52. Most people are in awe of nuclear energy.
53. He only went to the concert to please Mary.
54. Under (the terms of) your contract, you are to be here by nine every day.
55. He is the perfect/spitting image of his father.
56. His arrival took us by surprise.
57. I’ll have to cancel my appointment with Mr Marshall.
58. In Jane’s place, I wouldn’t have told Andrew about the car accident.
59. The stories are beyond belief.
60. There’s no point in asking Mrs Carrouthers to sing at the concert, she’s going …
61. The other theories aren’t worth considering.
62. I knew he was our man the moment I set/laid/clapped eyes on him.
63. My brother has a good command of French.
64. The flags were sold in aid of the blind.
65. Let me know the minute you have any news.
66. I advise you not to rely on what you read in the papers about me.
67. We missed the bus as a consequence of having overslept.
68. They persisted in suggesting that I was lying.
69. Children and adults alike will enjoy this game.
70. Local services are paid for by tax.
71. It looks as if/though the milkman were running away from your fierce dog.
72. What I find most irritating about him is his clothes.
73. Man was able to control his environment thanks to the discovery of how to light …
74. Friendly though/as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
75. Despite the fact that the suitcase was extremely heavy, he managed to lift it.
76. If this is true, we should inform the President.
77. He is bound to come, it is in his own interest.
78. In spite of having been told I would be unhappy, I married him.
79. Under no circumstances will Mr Smith attend the meeting.
80. Poor though/as they are, they can afford beer.
81. She gave the policeman as accurate an answer as she could.
82. Romantic love must be present, otherwise the marriage will be insincere.
83. His honesty, more than anything, is what I like about him.
84. Through being late, we missed the train.
85. She accused me of being a liar.
86. To do him justice, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you.
87. Brilliant though/as he may be, the cook know nothing about French sauces.
88. A mistake of this kind could result in the wrong person being arrested.
89. I wouldn’t be surprised if the company made a profit next year.
90. Only on rare occasions do I go to pop concerts.
91. This is too serious a matter to be dealt with hurriedly.
92. Don’t let this be known, but Jones has been sacked.
93. What are your views/feelings about Capital Punishment?
94. I find hard to believe that the Prime Minister really means to resign.
95. I don’t know much about medieval art.
96. There is very little evidence to prove that Louis was in the flat on the night …
97. This Spanish coin is worth about 200 pounds.
98. The difficulties arising from the raising of the school-leaving age have resulted …
99. Are you in agreement with the Council’s plans to widen …?
100. These being your conditions, I have no choice but to abide by them.
101. Curiously enough, he didn’t mention it to me.
102. The place was unexpectedly difficult to find.
103. For all his strength, Samson perished at the hands of his enemies.
104. Her being a duchess made a great impact on the boy’s family.
105. So tricky was the problem that it challenged the minds of the best scientists.
106. However you feel about vivisection, you must admit that it helps to save …
107. Such people as cannot bear with a little inconvenience should never enter …
108. Anybody who broke into the house would trigger off the alarm automatically.
109. It’s time the commission reached an agreement.
110. There must be few people who know so little about the past as he.
111. The meeting was attended by almost everybody.
112. The crowd had never been addressed by him before.
113. I shall give this matter serious consideration.
114. There aren’t many people who would agree with you.
115. He warned them he would resign if they didn’t give him a rise.
116. Not until I had read the last sentence did I realize how important the letter was.
117. I wrote the announcement in large black letters so that everybody could notice it.
118. He is far from having influence on him.
119. He waited until the whole class was attending before speaking.
120. I did follow the doctor’s orders.
121. She had two candles ready on the table lest there (should) be a power cut.
122. As a result of skilled medical attention he recovered rapidly.
123. Only in an emergency may this door be used.
124. It is 3 hours since he started speaking.
125. I was quite unnecessarily anxious.
126. He was quite sure that he was able to deal with the matter.
127. It took him 5 years to complete the novel.
128. The explorers’aim was to follow the river to its source.
129. My cat and my dog get along/on well.
130. It looked as if it were going to rain.
131. It’s high time we went home.
132. The fortune-teller’s warning made a far greater impression on the emperor than …
133. You’re bound to have some problems if you go to live in another country.
134. It makes no difference to him whether he is worshipped or despised.
135. The police charged Bert with the robbery of the car.
136. Not until I slipped a 5-pound note into his hand, did he give the information.
137. The reason why he has had to give up his legal practice is that he is often ill.
138. As far as I’m concerned, I could stay here forever.
139. For a moment she mistook him for her long-lost husband.
140. I don’t see the point of starting so early.
141. He is used to washing in cold water.
142. He asked me if the secondhand car was worth buying.
143. In case of fire the bell in the corridor should be rung.
144. He went on to say that there were, of course, exceptions.
145. It has nothing to do with you.
146. He apologised for having lost his temper.
147. There’s no sense in returning the same day.
148. Far from being annoyed by my criticism, he found it very helpful.
149. This is quite different from the case we are considering.
150. You are running the risk of getting a serious illness if you drink …
151. What a loud speaker he is!
152. Wearing a seat belt is compulsory.
153. I suspect him of being involved in last month’s bank robbery.
154. It was taken for granted that local residents could use the path as a short cut.
155. They haven’t enough time to cover the basic syllabus, let alone background …
156. Ill though/as he was, he attended the memorial service.
157. He underwent many operations.
158. Contrary to expectations, the performance was not so good.
159. I wish you had told me before.
160. Besides writing the words of the songs he set some of them to music.
161. I wound if you could change this pound note.
162. I felt so sorry for myself that I could take little interest in life.
163. In spite of a bad storm later in the day, the fishing boats are all leaving …
164. As soon as they have completed the redecorating we can use the room again.
165. She provided for all their probable needs.
166. Too big an increase of wages will generate further inflation.
167. So extraordinarily did he behave, that I wondered whether he was quite sane.
168. I intend to take the day off tomorrow, whether my boss agrees or not.
169. There is not much likelihood of an increase of coffee prices .
170. No sooner had the dog caught sight of the stranger than he started barking …
171. That child never gives us a rest.
172. There has been an improvement in conditions in factories.
173. The fact that he cannot control his temper has made him many enemies.
174. That colour doesn’t appeal to me.
175. With the exception of 3 or 4 of these sentences, the rest have been easy to …
176. As well as playing the guitar he writes songs.
177. The town wasn’t so big to be marked on the map.
178. If I were you I’d take the train.
179. If only he had spent more time revising.
180. No sooner had the term finished than he started work.
181. I wish I had learnt French at school.
182. If they had followed the map they wouldn’t have got lost.
183. The roof ought to be mended.
184. The coat was too expensive (for me) to buy.
185. It’s time you cleaned your car.
186. Research is being done into ways of curing cancer.
187. “Would you please wait outside!”
188. I expect him to get there by lunchtime.
189. He broke the world record at/on his second attempt.
190. Elizabeth plays the piano worse than Helen.
191. I was particularly impressed by her excellent command of English.
192. At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
193. My preference would be/is for a 7 o’clock start.
194. You’d better not do that again.
195. He was not to blame for the accident.
196. It’s common knowledge that Britain’s economy is heavily dependent on …
197. Would you mind checking these accounts for me?
198. The work is unlikely to be completed before February.
199. My daughter has outgrown that jumper.
200. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
201. My application for the job was turned down.
202. Not until they had crossed the border did the refugees feel safe.
203. The students deserved to have been severely punished for their rioutous …
204. Never have there been so many people out of work in this country.
205. In all probability the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.
206. He showed anxiety for/about the plight of the homeless.
207. He was indebted to a passer-by for his rescue.
208. There was a sell-out of the new book.
209. It is essential to be on time for your interview.
210. She prides herself on cooking well.
211. Nobody paid any heed to my protests.
212. Only after receiving the money do we despatch goods.
213. You pay in 12 installments.
214. Their comments will not deter him.
215. Some people are resigned to the inevitability of nuclear war.
216. There is nothing left in the fridge.
217. Money counts little on a desert island.
218. Can you direct me to the Midland Hotel?
219. The Prime Minister saw /thought fit to make a statement.
220. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
221. Only when the general’s personal diaries were published did the truth come out.
222. Although rain had been forecast, it stayed fine.
223. We’d rather you didn’t smoke.
224. It’s high time you were able to dress yourself by now!
225. So long as the examiner understands/makes out/can make out your handwriting,
he will accept your answer.
226. He has no option but to accept your offer.
227. There was a poor turnout at the meeting.
228. He has committed himself to accept the job.
229. The old lady was robbed of her handbag.
230. If it hadn’t been for his help we would all have died.
231. Not until he got home did he forget about the gun.
232. No matter how long you use it it won’t wear out.
233. As a result of your disobedience you will be punished.
234. Scarcely ever do you hand in your work on time.
235. I wish I could have gone to your party.
236. Mr Scott is said to be a very good administrator.
237. It was up to me to prove I had not been guilty of such an offence.
238. They were engrossed in their reading when I saw them.
239. It soon began to snow in earnest.
240. We finally succeeded in persuading him to take the job.
241. Until you find more about working conditions do not contact the manager.
242. We saw to it that our shoes kept from making marks on the lino.
243. What is the relationship between pay and job satisfaction?
244. No matter how hard she tries, she cannot master German.
245. There has been a considerable increase in the cost of living.
246. No sooner had I stepped into the bath than the telephone rang.
247. Despite the team’s good performance they lost.
248. At no time did we suspect that he was already married.
249. On being told about the robbery, the manager confessed to being astounded.
250. Tired though/as she was after the party she washed the glasses and tidied …
251. Are you sure he is telling the truth?
252. The proposal for a new Town Hall was dropped due to lack of support.
253. Weather permitting we’ll have a picnic tomorrow.
254. She can’t tell the difference between margarine and butter.
255. Today’s correspondence is virtually finished.
256. He must have been having a bath when I called.
257. The directions will mislead him.
258. This is far from the case we are considering.
259. They took it for granted that someone would pick up their signals and …
260. His advice was resting for a month.
261. Owing to the dry weather there was a water restriction.
262. In all probability the strikers will go back to work next week.
263. It’s a fortnight since it rained.
264. In spite of the fact that the weather wasn’t very promising we went to the
beach.
265. The onset of the disease is a feeling of faintness.
266. He took an aversion to politicians.
267. Had I known you wanted to come I would have called you up.
268. On getting to the station I found that the train had left.
269. He suggested painting the house green.
270. He made up his mind that nothing should prevent him from going.
271. She was unwilling to get married.
272. He didn’t keep his promise to help me.
273. May you have a long and happy life!
274. What am I to do next?
275. He’d rather nothing should be said about his generous gifts.
276. Being poor he could not afford to buy books.
277. I had my car repaired last Saturday in the garage.
278. None of the protesters were prosecuted.
279. He struck me as a highly efficient manager.
280. At first I was in awe of the new computer.
281. I only called the police as a last resort.
282. However hard mou (may) try, you won’t succeed.
283. I regretted ever writing the letter.
284. Despite the torrential rain we all enjoyed the excursion.
285. No sooner had I recovered than I went down with flu.
286. On no account is the Manager to be disturbed.
287. She accused me of being a liar.
288. But for your generous distribution, we couldn’t continue our work.
289. Take care of yourself.
290. Watch out for thieves if you go to that part of town.
291. I took a lot of trouble over this letter.
292. I’ve installed an alarm to protect my car from/against thieves.
293. I bought it on the spur of the moment.
294. You’re jumping to conclusions.
295. I’m very particular about who I discuss my private life with.
296. I’ll keep my eyes open for you at the concert, although I expect …
297. She’s very fussy about the kind of hotels she stays in.
298. Mind your head! /Mind you don’t hit your head!
299. Look out for a red door when you arrive –that’s my flat.
300. He’s never afraid to speak his mind.
301. He conned me into paying far too much.
302. They ripped me off.
303. When I checked my change I realised I’d been done out of 5 pounds.
304. You weren’t taken in by his story, were you?
305. He lost his temper when we all disagreed with him.
306. I’m sick and tired of being treated as an inferior.
307. He had a fit when he saw the damage.
308. Waiting for buses gets on my nerves.
309. Having to get up so early is a pain in the neck.
310. I’m sceptical of/about his reasons for being nice to me.
311. Look on the bright side! You’re young and …
312. I had (my) reservations about him at first, but now he seems…
313. The whole subject bewilders me.
314. What puzzles me is why he did such a strange thing.
315. They look so alike it’s very easy to mix her up with her sister.
316. I was so worried that I couldn’t think straight.
317. I’m not clear about how to fill in this form.
318. The news of his death was such a shock that it hasn’t sunk in yet.
319. He’s got such a strange accent that I can’t make out a word he’s saying.
320. He’s got a (guilty) conscience about cheating them.
321. I didn’t dare (to) tell him what I really thought.
322. I fear the worst.
323. I dread to think how much it’s going to cost.
324. I wouldn’t have the nerve to say a thing like that.
325. I’m willing to discuss it with you.
326. I’m looking forward to seeing you next week.
327. I’m reluctant to criticise a good friend.
328. Her job is getting her down.
329. Things bore her very quickly.
330. Grammar exercises bore me stiff.
331. She resents being treated like the office slave.
332. He’s got a chip on his shoulder because he didn’t go to university.
333. He got his own back on her.
334. I don’t begrudge her her success.
335. The offer to work in Brazil came (completely) out of the blue.
336. It comes as no surprise to me that he’s got money problems.
337. I was taken aback by his rudeness.
338. You caught me unawares, so I haven’t tidied the house yet.
339. I wasn’t in the mood for a serious conversation.
340. They’ve got good taste in furniture.
341. I’m not really keen on this kind of music.
342. They’ve been raving about the hotel.
343. I don’t approve of violence in any circumstance.
344. I think the film is overrated.
345. Ads tempt people into spending more they can afford.
346. Their lifestyle appeals to me, although I probably wouldn’t …
347. I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress.
348. I can’t see the attraction of spending all day on the beach.
349. When she left home she had to fend for herself.
350. If you leave this job don’t count on getting another.
351. I’m banking on being promoted soon.
352. Our car is extremely reliable; it hasn’t let us down once in the last …
353. I can’t tell the difference between the copy and the original.
354. I don’t want to split hairs, but your facts aren’t quite right.
355. There is a subtle difference between being mean and being careful with money.
356. There’s a thin line between love and hate.
357. I’m on good terms with everyone at work.
358. Have you made friends with anyone since you arrived?
359. He’s fallen out with Clare.
360. Roger has split up with Diana.
361. I used to be friends with him.
362. I was pulling your leg.
363. Her comments were (very) witty.
364. I laughed my head off.
365. Everybody took the mickey out of him because he’d had his hair cut so short.
366. What was the significance of his silence?
367. He laughed off his latest business failure.
368. He lives for football.
369. It’s vital that you see a doctor.
370. It’s time you got your priorities right!
371. He made light of the crisis.
372. I bumped into old friends in the pub.
373. I happened to be there when she revealed the truth.
374. With a bit of luck I’ll get a job as soon as I get there.
375. Guess who I ran into on my way here.
376. By a stroke of luck, the boat hadn’t left.
377. All being well, I’ll see you next week.
378. Good advice enabled me to make the right decision.
379. I’m simply not good at cooking.
380. He’s hopeless at making decisions.
381. It remains to be seen whether he’ll keep his promise.
382. I’ m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something has cropped up.
383. The result was a foregone conclusion.
384. There’s no telling how long it will take to do this.
385. The odds are that nothing will go wrong.
386. He’s liable to get here late, he usually does.
387. The potential profit is enourmous.
388. It’s touch and go whether he’ll be able to pay the bills.
389. A lot of things keep getting in the way of my work.
390. You’ll have to get down to some serious work soon.
391. I’m trying to concentrate but all that noise is putting me off.
392. I don’t like intruding on her when she’s busy.
393. You should take the price into consideration before you decide …
394. He’s in two minds about whether to go or not.
395. I’ve weighed the pros and cons and I’ve decided …
396. She’s doing very well, bearing in mind that she’s only just started.
397. She’s having second thoughts about marrying him.
398. They will take age and experience into account when they decide …
399. I was going to argue with him, but I thought better of it.
400. I’ve ruled out that suggestion.
401. When I agreed to do this I didn’t bargain for it being so expensive.
402. Let me jog your memory.
403. I’ve gone blan k.
404. The word is on the tip of my tongue.
405. This song rings a bell.
406. I can’t place him.
407. Although I don’t speak Italian very well, I got her drift.
408. I appreciate that’s not your fault.
409. He’s oblivious to what other people say about him.
410. I gather from the paper that the economic situation is getting worse.
411. It strikes me that there’s only one thing you can do.
412. He wasn’t aware of the cost involved in buying a house.
413. After a while, it dawned on me that I’d made a terrible mistake.
414. I have no objection to changing my plans.
415. The neighbours were having a row.
416. Are we in agreement?
417. I object to having to pay so much for so little.
418. I don’t want to have an argument with you.
419. In the end we reached a compromise.
420. I’ll meet you half-way.
421. We’ve come to an agreement to share the cost.
422. I expressed my opposition to his plan.
423. He is in favour of capital punishment.
424. If you co-operate with me, everything will be all right.
425. I never row with my parents.
426. She persuaded me not to leave.
427. He pushed me into buying it.
428. She urged me to think about it.
429. They have security guards to discourage people from stealing.
430. They’re putting pressure on me to make a decision soon.
431. When I make my complaint, I hope you’ll back me up.
432. She’s always trying to impose her opinions on other people.
433. He has always supported her in her career.
434. He offered them more money as an incentive to do the job quickly.
435. The judge gave a harsh sentence to deter other people from committing …
436. She was nervous about going to the doctor’s so I went with her to give her
moral support.
437. Many people believe that the death penalty is a deterrent.
438. I had no choice but to apologise.
439. Take no notice of him –he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
440. The recent increases in air fares haven’t had any effect on the number of …
441. I have no say in the way the business is managed.
442. Everyone played a part in the team’s success.
443. I wish he wouldn’t keep prying into my sex life.
444. This doesn’t concern you.
445. I kept out of their conversation.
446. She said it had nothing to do with me.
447. I prefer to keep my distance from him.
448. I didn’t take part in the argument.
449. I wasn’t involved in the decision.
450. Although I set off late, I managed to get there on time.
451. My first day at work went smoothly.
452. The whole day went according to plan.
453. I gave up trying to make friends with the other students because I was getting
nowhere.
454. It seems that whatever I try to do, something always goes wrong.
455. She always gets her own way.
456. He’s going places.
457. The evening went badly and ended in an argument.
458. The house was too damaged to be repaired.
459. He said, “You can hardly expect your request to be considered reasonable.
460. Imagine my exasperation when the appointment was cancelled once again.
461. The cabinet are in disagreement about spending on arms.
462. Rabies is a cause for concern with the opening of the channel tunnel.
463. British athletics is in danger of being defeated by a South African runner.
464. Aids has now been discovered in babies.
465. A family of six has been killed in a motorway crash.
466. The barracks has been bombed in Northern Ireland.
467. He could not put up with the job.
468. It was not until midnight that the workers arrived home.
469. The ships in the harbour bore the brunt of the storm.
470. The bulk of the orders will have been processed by Friday.
471. They did up the old house.
472. Barely any heat came from the radiators.
473. This job involves working long hours.
474. Such was his skill that he could complete a portrait in two days.
475. Rarely did a day go by without a phone call from mother.
476. Little did he know that armed police were waiting for him.
477. Hardly had we reached the summit when the storm began.
478. Never before had the cave been entered by human beings.
479. So cold was it that we stuffed our boots with dried grass.
480. Notwithstanding the difficulty he had in steering the car, Andre was able …
481. What the drivers find difficult to come to terms with is the
authorities’failure to accept responsibility.
482. In spite of repeated attempts to revive him, he did not recover consciousness.
483. Along with paying the mortgage, my job allows us to live where we want.
484. The organiser’s action was little short of negligence.
485. The driver had been travelling in excess of 180 m.p.h.
486. The earthquake may have claimed up to half a million people.
487. The odds are that the team will not reach the summit.
488. The boxer agreed to take part in the match only on his own terms.
489. Mrs Brown has nothing to do with the management of this company.
490. Much though/as he liked strawberries, John couldn’t face eating any more …
491. In spite of the fact that some of his shares had gone down in price, he had made …
492. Making money was all/the only thing she was interested in.
493. Peter can’t cope with the workload.
494. If you don’t pay by the end of the month you will incur interest charges.
495. The company has no plans to replace this model.
496. There’s little to choose between these two vehicles.
497. He gloated over the misfortune that had befallen his rival.
498. On learning that animals are killed to provide meat, children often overreact.
499. There is likely to be strong opposition to the ban on shooting.
500. One response to the issue of battery farming is to avoid it.
501. The panther mistook the girl for a dog.
502. Whatever a child’d initial reaction, s/he’ll usually come round to accepting …
503. The hunter didn’t realise he was being stalked by the tiger.
504. The young girl lost her life when she was attacked by the panther.
505. The authorities put the number of tigers in the reserve at 6.
506. Don’t breathe a word about our plans.
507. Any goods surplus to requirements can be returned to the manufacturers.
508. I know those nursery rhymes because I was brought up on them.
509. Hardly anyone is willing to do his job.
510. What she likes more than anything else is presenting seminars on self-promotion.
511. At no time was Sally at a loss for Word.
512. He had no hesitation in writing a letter of complaint.
513. Only by using a special crane will we be able to move these containers.
514. Mary lacks the ability to accept criticism.
515. Work done before 9 a.m. doesn’t count as overtime.
516. He had no choice but to accept a transfer to another office.
517. We were not aware of his conviction for theft.
518. What are our chances of getting this contract?
519. There’s nothing he wouldn’t do to get revenge.
520. John expressed his disapproval of capital punishment.
521. There has been a sharp rise in the crime rate in the last ten years.
522. No matter what your personal opinions are/may be, you must carry out …
523. At no time did the police officers mistreated the prisoner.
524. The company’s success is founded on a high standard of customer service.
525. He decided to settle in Edinburgh.
526. She felt unable to reconcile herself to the court’s decision.
527. He achieved great success as a popular singer.
528. Christopher was determined to get back.
529. However keen they are/may be, most stage-struck teenagers think twice before…
530. Quite apart from being concerned about Anna’s career, her mother is worried …
531. Despite being/having been warned about his behaviour, the jockey continued …
532. Revelations about his private life led to Mr Taylor’s being sacked from his job.
533. The authenticity of the boots is guaranteed by this letter.
534. Mary will go abroad when she finishes/has finished her novel.
535. These events worked to the detriment of Tom.
536. She takes great pride in keeping her house clean and tidy.
537. He always took the best jobs for himself at the expense of his colleagues.
538. The commentator singled out the council’s housing policy.
539. This TV programme will not ease the strained relations between these two…
540. Although there’s a leak in the observation point, the raft seems to be in …
541. Being unable to see … I was soon lost.
542. Rarely was there ever enough work to keep me occupied for …
543. The team of experts finally came up with the right solution …
544. We had all the time in the world.
545. All my energy goes on trying to support my family.
546. Washing under … requires a lot of skill.
547. Although it was a small thing, I felt I should at least make myself as …
548. The training course was worthwhile.
549. This machine will enable you to do all the calculations …
550. It’s highly likely this company will win an Export Award.
551. A large crowd soon gathered around the speaker.
552. Martin burst into song.
553. However bizarre these happenings may be, the fact they are well documented …
554. Remind me about the meeting in case I forget.
555. Many people were conned into …, very few of whom realised later they had …
556. The conjuror obtained alarming effects, many of which frightened …
557. The evidence on this point falls short of being totally convincing.
558. Without more/further ado, let’s get down to the business …
559. John is alleged to be the murderer.
560. Tom arrived at 11:30 when the party was in full swing.
561. Francis stumbed on the evidence to prove his theory.
562. The work he has done falls below the standard …
563. With respect to being allergic to pears, Terry takes after his mother.
564. Stephen was at a loss to explain how …
565. Helen has been hooked on classical Greek since the age of eight.
566. Tom comes from Yorkshire, but has no trace of an accent.
567. Technical manuals fit the bill.
568. The skier’s injured back put paid to his championship hopes.
569. That not many people completed … is disappointing.
570. What surprised everyone was that she was prepared to accept the job.
571. Where he found the treasure we will never know.
572. To have lived in Spain for ten years and not to have learnt Spanish is surprising.
573. How such a very old car continues to run well is amazing.
574. Whether rich or poor will make no difference to his application to …
575. Whoever invests 1000 pounds now will receive 1700 in …
576. Whatever he wrote in his diary is false .
577. The gangsters made threats of violence against Peter.
578. The passengers were placed in danger by the driver’s behaviour.
579. It is very likely that Sheila will get the job.
580. Jill wasn’t to blame for our getting lost.
581. Not until 1990 was the full story of the disaster told.
582. It is tempting to dismiss the whole thing as a joke.
583. After a spell in prison, he decided to go straight.
584. The right attitude to the job is no less important than the right qualifications.
585. He was indifferent to his own comfort.
586. In comparison with/to what we had to put up with before, the meals …
587. It’s ages since we kept information in printed form.
588. Under no circumstances should you wander away from the path.
589. At no time did I leave the office.
590. Nobody could she rely on but him.
591. Not until the police came would they confess to the murder.
592. Not only did we run into fog but it began to rain as well.
593. The car may have been sold but you can try phoning.
594. If you’ve been out of the country, you can’t have heard about the robbery.
595. The line must have been faulty. I just don’t believe it has been engaged …
596. Don’t start worrying, he might have taken a later plane.
597. I’m sorry to trouble you but I was wondering if I might use your phone …
598. I’ve forgotten … People must have been looking everywhere for it.
599. You may not even have to show a pass to get in.
600. She can’t have left without warning anyone.
601. You’d rather I came to the hospital, wouldn’t you?
602. Don’t treat him as if he were a criminal.
603. I wish you listened to me.
604. This is confidential, I’d rather you didn’t mention it to anyone.
605. Any correspondence from the London office must be given (full) priority.
606. I advise you not to place any reliance on what you read in the papers …
607. It’s high time we left.
608. How dare you imply it was all my fault!
609. You lent me a tent which was damaged in a storm you heard about on the news.
610. Having been held up in the …, he arrived rather late.
611. The weather being unsettled, we decided not to venture…
612. Not until I was given the flight number, did I find out when the plane …
613. Once contracts are exchanged, you will be free to move …
614. I’d rather you wore something more formal to work.
615. Never have I drunk a worse coffee.
616. Far from being friendly with him I hardly even know him.
617. It’s time I got home now.
618. Provided I have plenty of warning I’ll willingly baby-sit …
619. The older he grew, the more forgetful he became.
620. Since the company’s methods were exposed … it fell into disrepute.
621. The prisoner was recaptured as he made a dash for the gate.
622. I should have finished the report by today.
623. You could have done a lot more to help people.
624. I must come to a decision soon, otherwise I might …
625. You needn’t have bought all those provisions, we’re only going …
626. Need you ask my advice about every little matter?
627. You ought to have thought of the consequences before you told …
628. She suggested that we (should) organise a protest meeting.
629. He recommended that we (should) visit the City Museum.
630. He suggested that I (should) try the corner shop.
631. They recommended that I (should) try the squid at Mario’s.
632. Not until he caught the criminal would the detective be able to relax.
633. Not since the invention of the jet engine has such a journey been possible.
634. Nowhere can you escape timetables.
635. What infuriates me is bad manners.
636. It’s my boyfriend who loves Italian food.
637. What gets on my nerves is people who don’t leave a tip.
638. A bird that learns to say hello or goodbye is as likely to use one as the other.
639. A study of higher animals reveals language systems, none of which is creative …
640. What the man tried to say people around him did not understand.
641. However unwilling to spend a lot of money, people will always do it if they …
642. No matter how unpopular pushy shop-assistants are, they always sell …
643. Even if dissatisfied with the products they buy, British people rarely complain.
644. Despite being unreliable, high-technology products are always more expensive …
645. He’d rather architects studied the classical style.
646. Some bosses act as though they were dictators.
647. Although she talks as if she lived in a palace, I know she never has.
648. She’d sooner British were not so obsessed with …
649. I wish I hadn’t bought such an expensive house.
650. If only I lived in a house with a garden.
651. I wish my neighbours stopped interfering in my private life …
652. The horse and the dog, whose history is closely linked with …, have become …
653. The first Europeans to set foot in … may have been Vikings.
654. The ancient Egyptians can’t have been the first …
655. The first humans must have come from East Africa.
656. Ch. Columbus might have been Spanish.
657. The Chinese may have invented printing several …
658. The Japanese can’t have known about the American’s work on …
659. Dinosaurs must have become extinct …
660. M. Polo can’t have been the first European …
661. A. Hitler could have burnt his diaries …
662. If I thought environment-friendly products would help, then I’d use them.
663. Annie wouldn’t have joined …if she weren’t interested in …
664. I’d rather newspapers spent their time and money investigating …
665. I’d sooner photographers stopped spying on …
666. The gutter press act as though every detail of a celebrity’s … were public …
667. Her friends’ messages of sympathy were a comfort to her during …
668. Please, make yourself at home.
669. He takes everything in his stride.
670. She breathed a sigh of relief when she realised that …
671. There’s a ban on smoking.
672. He can’t come to terms with the fact that …
673. The tone of his voice brought (it) home to me how serious …
674. It’s high time you made an effort to …
675. He suggested inviting the Marshalls to …
676. If he hadn’t overeaten he wouldn’t have had a heart attack.
677. Some people are mystified by alternative medicine.
678. The hynotherapist suggested thinking about how to play the character.
679. The government’s immigration policy has been reviewed …
680. He said he was a bit hurried but would ring the following day.
681. I would have liked the present if I were she.
682. Her work resulted in discovering 8 new comets.
683. We’ve never before had the police arrive on our doorstep.
684. Never before has my hair fallen out in handfuls.
685. All the shops had their windows blown by the gas explosion.
686. I had my pocked picked on the tube.
687. We had a new carpet laid yesterday.
688. We’re having the windows fitted.
689. We got the builders to put in double glazing.
690. I won’t have them smoking in my classroom.
691. We’ll have them staying the night if we don’t ask …
692. With a little encouragement I had her walking round the room.
693. It never occurred to me to go to Iceland …
694. His holiday insurance scheme failed because no one was prepared to back it up.
695. It came down in torrents.
696. In all probability the company will fold.
697. I hope you haven’t taken offence at my remarks.
698. The decision was not unanimous.
699. We have had the whole of the first floor decorated.
700. If I had been in such a situation I don’t know what I would’ve done.
701. The children are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour.
702. I’ve never had my car broken down on a motorway before.
703. I’ve had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm.
704. His outrageous conduct did great harm to the regiment’s reputation.
705. You could hardly make out the ships through the thick fog.
706. Everyone shares the same opinion regarding the formation of …
707. The disagreement is a storm in a teacup.
708. The world press got wind of the story from a government
official. 709. They were loath to come to our aid.
710. Organic vegetables are said to do wonders for one’s health.
711. You must have been speeding, otherwise the police wouldn’t have stopped you.
712. You mustn’t tell anyone about our plans.
713. You should have called the doctor at once.
714. He was bound to fail his exams.
715. He must have missed the 11 o’clock train.
716. You might have phoned to say you’d be late.
717. I doubt (very much) whether she will agree to give you …
718. The only thing the house lacks is a large garden.
719. I’m afraid to say we’ve run out of oil.
720. The film bears some resemblance to Hamlet.
721. The chances are that the project will be finished on Thursday.
722. He regrets saying/having said those terrible things.
723. I wish I weren’t a chain smoker.
724. If only he wouldn’t fall asleep in the middle of dinner.
725. I wish I had realised it was cheap.
726. Contrary to our expectations, they were seasoned travellers.
727. I wish he would phone.
728. The police caught the thieves red-handed.
729. We’re running out of sugar.
730. His birthday celebration took place last Saturday.
731. In addition to their money, they lost their passports as well.
732. The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
733. They arrived at their destination safe and sound.
734. Travellers look down on those who lead a sedentary life.
735. It’s pointless trying to make him change his mind.
736. Her paintings are a source of income.
737. He struck me as (being) a very capable person.
738. She’s half Italian on her father’s side.
739. The senator is believed to be well over 70.
740. Not until next year will they officially declare independence.
741. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand when …
742. Every time he opens his mouth he can’t help saying something tactless.
743. The drop in the number of school leavers is said to be caused by the fall …
744. The forecasters are felt to be doing an unsatisfactory job.
745. He’d one his best.
746. They have short-listed 3 applicants.
747. Smoking is frowned upon in this restaurant.
748. When she sold the jewellery she was taken for a ride.
749. We’d been thinking about giving them our backing …
750. I wouldn’t have missed the concert for (all) the world.
751. You’ll just have to take pot luck.
752. What I can’t understand is why you didn’t come and see me earlier.
753. It wouldn’t have been so upsetting if you hadn’t lied to her about your past.
754. Many school leavers do not have an adequate command of English.
755. Contrary to what the papers claim, they are going to get divorced.
756. The older he got, the more his memory failed him.
757. There’s no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence.
758. It it was exam time, he would revise all night.
759. If he were at home, he would have phoned.
760. Had you told me about the party I would have gone.
761. If only we had gone by air!
762. Provided the interview is successful you will be offered a job.
763. If the TV hadn’t packed up, we could watch the football now.
764. Unless you leave a forwarding address, we won’t be able to contact you.
765. If he felt depressed, he would go for a long walk across the hills.
766. Many species of wild life are on the verge of extinction.
767. Provided that pandas have a special died, they survive.
768. He was at ease in the new job.
769. We would/should be (most) grateful if you could/would send a copy of your new …
770. She felt out of place in the huge hotel.
771. It’s not worth trying to save endangered species.
772. There’s a ban on smoking in the underground.
773. On average, some turtles lay 28,000 eggs a year.
774. If only I hadn’t shouted at him!
775. People were now familiar to me.
776. Basically, the more a couple can communicate, the happier they are/will be.
777. I’m trying to cut down on fatty foods.
778. I have never heard such a shocking story.
779. This is the first time that my brother has flown solo in a glider.
780. By the time he got to the station, the train had left.
781. It is ten years since the school was founded.
782. He must learn that behaving like that is (just) not on.
783. Could you explain that again – I can’t quite understand what you’re getting at.
784. Do you think that people go for partners who remind them of their parents?
785. The latest round of peace talks have broken down amidst bitter recriminations.
786. I had to throw the milk because it had gone off.
787. Tim suggested (that) his mother (should) have a barbecue.
788. He denied stealing/having stolen the money.
789. The gold medal winner boasted of being the greatest gymnast ever.
790. Mary warned them not to tell anyone or they’d be sorry.
791. Anne suggested (that) Susie (should) tell her parents about it.
792. She accused me of stealing.
793. The business is hardly breaking even at the moment.
794. We always buy in bulk in order to make more profit.
795. The old woman pleaded with the intruder not to take her money.
796. He dabbled in selling antiques.
797. The new manager is always picking on me for everything that goes wrong.
798. The car went for 1,500 pounds.
799. There is not much call for books on animal diseases in Outer Mongolia.
800. We shall have a discussion in full about … at the next meeting.
801. I’d rather you didn’t discuss details of this case in public.
802. Craig denied firing/having fired the gun.
803. It’s not worth trying to get your money back.
804. He was sentenced to 3 year’s imprisonment.
805. I’m not to blame for this mix-up.
806. It came as no great surprise to hear that he had been stealing …
807. Jane was conspicuous by her absence.
808. Soldiers are used to obeying orders.
809. The colonel was not on good termos with the doctor.
810. The three men each received a life sentence.
811. Try to keep a low profile when you get there.
812. I can’t help feeling that she shouldn’t marry.
813. Not only was he working all day but (also) all night (as well/too).
814. Never had he stayed in such a dreadful hotel before.
815. Not only does she dance beautifully but she (also) sings beautifully (as well/too).
816. Never have I met such an infuriating person.
817. Not a drop did she spill.
818. Rarely do they spend much money on entertainment.
819. Little does she understand how much suffering she has caused.
820. No sooner had we finished …than it started to rain.
821. Only when they saw the evidendence for themselves, did they understand …
822. Only if you purchase a ticket … can you enter …
823. Not a tear did she shed when …
824. It suddently dawned on me the meaning of …
825. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.
826. You’ll find it impossible to make amends for what you have done.
827. (It’s) No wonder (that) they’re always in trouble.
828. He’s been unable to cope with the pressures of …
829. Scarcely had he bought the car when it broke down.
830. Mass tourism is partly to blame for the causes of the problem.
831. He was kept in the dark about the company’s …
832. Contrary to what it says on the label, this product is not “environmentally …”
833. He was so overcome with emotion that he was lost for words.
834. My brother’s a bit under the weather these days.
835. They managed to get to the airport in the nick of time.
836. I resent the way she looks down her nose at me.
837. What I found annoying was his refusal to listen to reason.
838. I wish I hadn’t started smoking.
839. The comedian soon had everyone in the audience laughing.
840. It was not until he was nearly 30 that he passed his driving test.
841. If the foundations had not been weak, the building wouldn’t have collapsed.
842. He suggested seeing a doctor.
843. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering raising taxes.
844. Hardly had we started our walk when it started to pour with rain.
845. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing.
846. Despite the fact that he was disabled, he managed to sail around the world.
847. Had she known he was married, she wouldn’t have agreed to …
848. The music teacher had the whole class singing in tune after …
849. I was lost for words.
850. The press seem to have got wind of the MP’s indiscretions.
851. I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond.
852. I think you should look on the bright side of things.
853. The sound is picked up by the microphone hand set.
854. The procedure is as follows.
855. When I saw the condition of the patient it came home to me how serious his illness …
856. It’s high time you saw a doctor about …
857. The Minister doesn’t come across as a good one on TV.
858. The last candidate struck me as rather inexperienced.
859. Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of my brother.
860. The new Mercedes has been on/for sale since December.
861. Go away! I’m being put out by you.
862. I don’t imagine you’ll get any trouble getting a visa.
863. The house has been under surveillance for several weeks.
864. It appears that poverty and crime are linked.
865. Why must I always do (all) the donkey work?
866. Being poor is not good for anybody.
867. That new hairstyle does/works wonders for her.
868. Doctors say that smoking will do your health a lot of harm.
869. The thief served (some) time for the crimes …
870. John might not have been feeling well.
871. You might have told you had changed your plans.
872. I shouldn’t have spoken to her like that.
873. You could have run the risk of killing …
874. I needn’t have worried about my car.
875. He must have followed you home.
876. I was supposed to have picked Jane up from the station, but I …
877. I wish you would stop complaining …
878. Her career set/went/started off on a different tack when she was 30.
879. She’s half-French on her mother’s side.
880. There’s an aggressive streak in Janet’s husband.
881. The film star is staying in a purpose-built/designed caravan.
882. You can return this form within 30 days.
883. I wish you didn’t tell me what to do.
884. Popular literature appears to have been distributed throughout …
885. I can’t help offending people, however much …
886. The staff always lend the customers a hand in this store.
887. We’re (a bit) short of coffee.
888. I’m worried about Jason because all he does is watching TV all day.
889. It was Picasso who painted Guernica, not Dali.
890. It was seeing Peter with another woman what upset Harriet.
891. There was no way of getting into the house, therefore he broke the window.
892. Should there be an emergency, break the glass and …
893. If I were to work abroad, would you come with me?
894. Unless we take steps to preserve …, the planet will be in danger.
895. Were it not for Sally’s disorganization, she would get the secratarial job.
896. If it hadn’t been for the water on the road, we would be able to move …
897. After the crash the runway was littered with debris.
898. The Minister took full responsibility for what …
899. My mother was filled with misgivings about my decision to …
900. I drove 200 miles to the concert only to find I had gone on the wrong way.
901. The security guard denied having anything to do with the theft.
902. The Marketing Manager suggested buying more products in bulk.
903. The Sales Manager warned the firm would go the wall unless they improved …
904. The foreman praised Zenco packaging company.
905. The reporter accused the government of failing to support small businesses.
906. Peter urged his son not to make any decisions yet.
907. The accountant conceded that the company was only just managing to …
908. The factory owner announced that day would go down in history.
909. There’s not much call for products which seem to lack credibility.
910. Not paying for goods immediately doesn’t do credit.
911. John Samson dabbled in buying old maps.
912. Susan suggested (that) William (should) invest some of the money …
913. The twins always seem to be picking on each other.
914. Small sizes are out of stock.
915. He returned home only to find that his flat had been …
916. Catching the 5:15 train means leaving early.
917. I regret I had said that.
918. The bank manager was unwilling to lend me what I needed.
919. Mozart’s last work was left without an end(ing).
920. It came as a surprise to learn Emma had passed the exam.
921. I’ll never forget seeing the Pyramids.
922. Under the circumstances the company couldn’t make much of the situation.
923. The company failed to find a suitable play to draw audiences back.
924. The director makes a mountain out of a molehill.
925. It suddently dawned on me why the audience …
926. No sooner had had the concert started than there was a loud scream …
927. Little did the actors realise that the scenery was about to …
928. Only by practising day after day did the performer learn how to juggle.
929. Entertainment can’t do without the needs of the audience.
930. Mrs Tipper greatly lamented/regretted not to be able to celebrate …
931. Not only do tabloids provide news but entertainment as well.
932. Who does that car belong to?
933. I can’t make head or tail of this letter.
934. She’s well aware that she will have to work hard.
935. It suddently crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her.
936. It never occurred to him to tell her.
937. That sentence makes no sense.
938. He was unaware of her feelings for him.
939. It was so hot that I nearly fainted.
940. He’s having the windows mended.
941. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.
942. It was such bad weather we couldn’t go out.
943. I went to that school and so did my brother.
944. Neither of us had ever been there before.
945. He must be met at the railway station.
946. I’m used to getting up early.
947. I lent him my book but he forgot to return it.
948. He was made to wait for two hours.
949. Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest as well.
950. So quickly did he speak that I couldn’t understand …
951. You can count me out.
952. They managed to put out the fire.
953. They turned down lots of perfectly …
954. You should think over what I’ve …
955. John obviously takes after his father.
956. I refused to put up with his rudeness …
957. The plan came in for a lot of criticism.
958. A new manager took over last week.
959. The Kenyan runner overtook the other competitors and passed them.
960. He was born at the outbreak of the war.
961. The chairman’s proposal seemed to be beside the mark.
962. Although the testimonial was quite good, the employer could read between the lines.
963. Valuable documents are under lock and key.
964. By and large, the weather experts are right …
965. He believes in keeping his employees at arm’s length.
966. All the sailors to a man wanted to turn back, but Columbus …
967. Is he stupid? By no means!
968. He’ll play his accordion on occasion, but not as a general rule.
969. The idea occurred to me on the spur of the moment.
970. Will you be able to come at short notice?
971. The witness gave his evidence on oath.
972. The model posed for the artist in the nude.
973. Between ourselves, what’s your opinion …?
974. Come later, at present I’m very busy.
975. In all probability I shall be leaving you …
976. He was prepared to get hold of the enemy’s plans at any price.
977. Don’t tell me about your long journey, it’s beside the question.
978. Your retirement is out of the question.
979. A very energetic man, Tom is never at rest except when he is asleep.
980. The train left behind schedule on account of the fog.
981. The man changed jobs and started from scratch.
982. When the girl saw the diamond ring she went into raptures over it.
983. In tennis, it’s no good hitting the ball at random.
984. There was a feud between … on account of several murders committed out …
985. He was intelligent, worked his way up and was soon in the saddle.
986. The boy felt his whole future was at stake when he entered …
987. We decided to go on a spree to celebrate our success.
988. John went home because he was out of sorts.
989. Jane was in low spirits after …
990. Are you in your (right) senses to make such a suggestion?
991. I wasn’t going to come, but on second thoughts I shall.
992. Counsel for the defence was quiet during …; everyone knew he had something
up his sleeve.
993. His aunt asked him to stay for a spell.
994. We must work shoulder to shoulder.
995. Her dress was in shreds after falling down the cliff.
996. Britain and US fought side by side against the Nazis.
997. Keep the mixture on the simmer for …
998. You cannot possibly set off on an empty stomach.
999. The engine functions by fits and starts; I must send …
1000 Apples are out of season in December …