The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.

This house was built years ago. It is still in very good shape.

The girl just said hello. She is Tom’s youngest sister.

Darwin/ who/ be/ famous/ English/ scientist/ develop/ theory/ evolution/.

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

It was an interesting novel. I, therefore, stayed up all night to finish it.

In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

To get to work on time, they have to leave at 6.00am.

Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.

Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first.

John is studying hard. He doesn’t want to fail the exam.

My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.

Mary doesn’t like sport. Her two brothers don’t, either.

Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.

I didn’t arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.

It’s very likely that the company will accept his application.

Harry no longer smokes a lot.