1. Lifts in tall buildings make the top floors accessible to everyone. 2. Sometimes its advantageous to own a car. 3. Our group is an advocate of equal opportunity for men and women. 4. The number of people who starved in the famine was appalling. 5. My father used to arouse us at 6.30 A.M. 6. I have been feeling tired as of late. [= recently] 7. I attribute my success to my hard work. [consider it a result of] 8. I barely know my new neighbours; they just moved in. 9. Ancient societies bartered food before they had money. 10. Fresh air and food are beneficial to your health. 11. He doesnt seem to care whether he passes or fails. 12. Its a commonplace event to eat dinner in the evening. 13. This hotel is a good compromise; its near the lake for me and near the mountains for you. 14. To settle the argument, each person compromised a bit. 15. The robber concealed a weapon under his coat. 16. Some military information are confidential. [secret] 17. During a drought, everyone needs to conserve water. 18. I have considerably more work to do this year than I did last year. 19. I live in a contemporary house. 20. Her words contrast with her actions. 21. Its convenient to have a washing machine in your house. 22. You can pick up your food from the counter. 23. My argument was countered by my friends argument. 24. Children are usually curious about the world. 25. Before I submit an essay, I always write a first draft. 26. My brother was drafted into the army. 27. Please make a duplicate of this letter for me. 28. We have made elaborate plans for the new school year. 29. When the soldier saw his family after the war, he embraced his mother and father. 30. This speech embraces all the major ideas of the president. 31. A volcano emits fire from the earth. 32. Keeping your house clean and well-cared for enhances its value. 33. As a student here, you are entitled to use the services at the health centre. 34. If there is a fire evacuate the building quickly. 35. His success has exceeded all our hopes. 36. The teacher extended the deadline for our essays for another week. 37. Unfortunately, his fame as a composer didnt come until after his death. 38. For the party, you should wear fancy clothes. 39. A frightening nightmare can cause a child to wake up any cry. 40. The boss is only interested in gain. He wants to gain power. 41. Her illness is grave. [serious] 42. The enemies were hostile toward each others. 43. Her illness was induced by a poor diet and overwork. 44. Being very tired inhibits studying. 45. The explosion from the bomb caused intense heat for several miles. 46. The rains inundated the fields, washing away the crops. 47. The brilliant man invented a new technique to speed up his work. 48. The first hotel built in our city is still a landmark to progress. 49. If you translate an idiom literally, you probably will not get the correct meaning. 50. This is the locale of the accident. [area] 51. The lyrical words of the poem made me feel almost like crying. 52. The place is famous for its magnificence. 53. A ten-year-old child is not mature enough to leave her family. 54. The ship brought new merchandise in to our city. [things to buy or cell] 55. The police were given misleading information about the crime. 56. Food is nourishment for my body, but love is nourishment for my heart. 57. Now and then I like to take a nap. 58. Arguments and fighting between nations are obstacles to world peace. 59. You have the option of taking chemistry or biology. 60. All the work I had to do overwhelmed me. [exhausted] 61. The terrible smell penetrated the whole house. 62. Its perplexing to read the laws of the nation. 63. I planted my vegetable garden on a small plot of land by my house. 64. The teacher pointed out my mistakes so that I could correct them. 65. The South prevailed over the North in the last war. 66. The prevailing winds are from the West. 67. We made a deal that was profitable to everyone. 68. After working for two years in my company, I was given a promotion. 69. The prospect of getting a new job excites me. [hope] 70. To make paper, wood is soaked and mashed to a pulp. 71. It is puzzling that my friend quit his job. 72. The child rebelled against his parents demands by running away. 73. I was a recipient of the award for the best singer. 74. Please refrain from smoking while in the elevator. 75. Regrettably, I wont be able to come to your wedding next month. 76. Grandfather likes to relate stories from his childhood. [tell] 77. Scientists are trying to relate the illness to possible causes. 78. The prisoners were released from jail. 79. The teacher resorted to threatening the unruly students with additional homework. 80. A good carpenter can restore old furniture. 81. It was rewarding to see the smiles on the childrens faces when they received their gifts. 82. When it started to rain, the hikers started to seek shelter. 83. It is sensible to dress warmly in cold weather. 84. An umbrella will shade you from the sun. 85. Motorcycle riders wear leather jackets to shield themselves from the wind. 86. I have a suspicious feeling that he may be telling a lie. 87. When my parents are angry with each other, theres a lot of tension in the house. 88. I had bad dreams after seeing that terrifying ghost movie. 89. I dont tolerate loud, angry people. 90. It was very touching to receive letters from all my friends when I was in hospital. 91. I am unaccustomed to eating dinner at midnight. 92. Its unbearable for me to see you go away for a year. 93. That remark was rude and uncalled-for. 94. I ad a vivid dream last night about my parents. [clear] 95. Dont try to withhold the truth form me. [keep] 96. We nominated him as/ to be our representative at the meeting. [appointed him] 97. I wish to nominate him for the president of the club. 98. He is the Nobel Prize laureate this year. 99. The methods used to preserve our food are intended to make conditions dry and very cold, unsuitable for the growth and multiplication of micro-organisms. 100. The food will keep for a long time. 101. How else can food be preserved? 102. Smoking is a way of preserving food (which has been) familiar to man for centuries. 103. Canning is a way of preserving (which is) suitable for most types of food. 104. The food (which is) to be preserved is vacuum-sealed in the cans. 105. Gas liquefies if it is compressed. 106. Water solidifies if it is frozen. 107. A Frenchman found out that food would not spoil if it was boiled in an airtight container. 108. The orange and the lemon belong together because they are both fruits. 109. The greater the water content of food, the more difficult it is to freeze successfully. 110. Temperature control in a refrigerator is automatic. 111. There has been a gradual improvement in the weather over the last week. 112. There was a sharp rise in temperature yesterday. 113. The beat of a heart should be regular. 114. There was a violent reaction between the two components. 115. Hydro-electric plants make full use of the power of water. 116. Mineral-bearing rocks are called ores. 117. Fleas are blood-eating parasites. 118. Germany is an important steel-producing country. 119. A molecule of water contains more hydrogen than oxygen. The ratio/ proportion of hydrogen to oxygen in water is two to one. 120. Thanks for your patience while I was engrossed in this production. 121. It takes a village to write a grammar series. 122. I am humbled by the expertise of all those who have contributed in so many ways. 123. A special thanks goes to my mother for her devotion. 124. I owe a special debt of gratitude to her for her patience. 125. This book is dedicated to my parents.
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