The Most Useful Basic English & Simple English Sentences Part 11

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5001	Ill-gotten gains are short-lived. The only way to make real money is to earn every penny.
5002	I got sick.
5003	Give credit where credit is due.
5004	A bad smell permeated the room.
5005	It is not easy to get rid of a bad habit.
5006	He committed one crime after another.
5007	Murder will out.
5008	Stop calling me names. That’ll do you no good.
5009	I meant no harm.
5010	No offense was meant.
5011	The smaller the body, the more likely the person will suffer from the ill effects of radiation.
5012	Have the devil’s own luck.
5013	It is a white lie.
5014	There was no malice in what he did.
5015	He is bad beyond correction.
5016	Not bad. But I’m a little tired.
5017	Not bad.
5018	Evil sometimes wins.
5019	Okay. Sorry.
5020	Bad as it was, it could have been worse.
5021	Bad books will do you harm.
5022	Bad habits die hard.
5023	Bad news travels fast.
5024	It’s hard to change a bad habit.
5025	Bad seed must produce bad corn.
5026	I don’t like bad boys.
5027	Ill news comes apace.
5028	You won’t regret it.
5029	It is I that am bad.
5030	Is there a problem?
5031	Do you think it a bad thing?
5032	Don’t be a bad boy.
5033	I’m sorry, but it’s just not possible.
5034	Aoi is a very good dancer.
5035	Aoi dances well.
5036	Aoi became a dancer.
5037	Aoi dances.
5038	I’m dead to love.
5039	Love blinded him to her faults.
5040	Burn with desire.
5041	Love and hate are opposite emotions.
5042	It is pleasant to watch a loving old couple.
5043	The patriots stood up for the rights of their nation.
5044	At last, Mario managed to win the princess’s love.
5045	My pet dog was seriously ill.
5046	Nothing is as precious as love.
5047	Love me little, love me long.
5048	Charity begins at home.
5049	Ai finds it difficult to make friends with Ken.
5050	What is life without the radiance of love?
5051	Love and Peace.
5052	It is easy to love, but hard to be loved.
5053	To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness.
5054	There is more pleasure in loving than in being loved.
5055	It is sad not to be loved, but it is much sadder not to be able to love.
5056	It is love that rules the world.
5057	As long as we love each other, we’ll be all right.
5058	Mt. Aso is an active volcano.
5059	We must be kind to the elderly.
5060	We must take his youth into account.
5061	We hold that he is not guilty.
5062	We defeated the enemy.
5063	We got an early start.
5064	We all shall die sooner or later.
5065	None of us is perfect.
5066	We took pride in our strength.
5067	We lost sight of the man in the crowd.
5068	We were sweating in the heat.
5069	We are subject to the laws of nature.
5070	We considered going, but finally decided against it.
5071	We discussed the matter with each other.
5072	We were all drenched with perspiration.
5073	We are all looking forward to seeing you and your family.
5074	We wanted to speak to the president of the company, but he refused to speak to us.
5075	We look back on days gone by, if not always with affections, at any rate with a kind of wistfulness.
5076	We have yet to learn the truth.
5077	We considered the problem from all angles.
5078	We must study the affair as a whole.
5079	We looked forward to the party.
5080	We must consider these matters as a whole.
5081	We were wont to meet at that pleasant spot.
5082	We couldn’t find out her whereabouts.
5083	We must defend our freedom at all cost.
5084	We find ourselves in the twilight of our civilization.
5085	Our plane was flying above the clouds.
5086	The records of our discussions are kept by the secretary.
5087	Our escape was nothing short of a miracle.
5088	Our world is only a small part of the universe.
5089	Don’t mention our plan to anybody.
5090	Our project didn’t get off the ground until he joined the company.
5091	Our company pays badly.
5092	Not all of us are born with musical talent.
5093	No one ever knew the true story except the three of us.
5094	Give me liberty or give me death.
5095	I am ashamed of myself.
5096	Broken glass lay scattered all over the road.
5097	A man of straw is worth a woman of gold.
5098	We all learned the poem by heart.
5099	I have to get some new clothes.
5100	I’m working in Tokyo now.
5101	I’ll be sixteen years old next month.
5102	I must finish my homework before dinner.
5103	I usually go to bed at ten.
5104	I prefer traveling by train to flying.
5105	I’m tired now.
5106	I’m looking forward to hearing from her.
5107	I have a firm belief in his innocence.
5108	I regret not having taken his advice.
5109	I didn’t want his help, but I had to accept it.
5110	I couldn’t get in touch with him.
5111	I saw him run away.
5112	I have not yet learned whether he reached there or not.
5113	I know an American girl who speaks Japanese very well.
5114	I did some work after breakfast and went out.
5115	I can’t walk because of my broken leg.
5116	I have little knowledge of biochemistry.
5117	I feel for you deeply.
5118	I swim once a week.
5119	I am a lapsed vegetarian.
5120	I have nothing to boast about.
5121	I have a cat and a dog.
5122	I want to go with you.
5123	We’ve finished cleaning our classroom.
5124	I’m from Kyoto.
5125	I was a first year student last year.
5126	I’d rather go swimming.
5127	I simply don’t understand this.
5128	I like pizza very much.
5129	I cannot go to the party, but thank you for inviting me all the same.
5130	How happy I am!
5131	I’m learning how to type.
5132	I doubt whether it is true or not.
5133	I have nothing to say against it.
5134	I have nothing to do with the affair.
5135	I didn’t take part in the conversation.
5136	I wanted to go there.
5137	I didn’t mean to do that.
5138	I will write Judy a letter.
5139	I’m staying at the Sheraton Hotel.
5140	I went into details.
5141	Each time I see this picture, I remember my father.
5142	I prefer coffee to tea.
5143	His name has completely gone out of my mind.
5144	He got very angry, for she refused to follow his advice.
5145	I always walk to school.
5146	I have a desire to go to England.
5147	I can understand your language.
5148	I am much concerned about your health.
5149	I want to travel with you.
5150	I’d like to reserve a table for three.
5151	I am a bachelor.
5152	I am at home.
5153	I met Mary and John when in London.
5154	I lost the camera I had bought the day before.
5155	I believe in Ken.
5156	I am more beautiful than you.
5157	It seems to me that you are wrong.
5158	Do you think that my way of teaching is wrong?
5159	My house stands on a hill.
5160	My house is only a mile from here.
5161	Pass me the wine, please.
5162	My aunt lives in New York.
5163	Work is all in all to me.
5164	I have no time to watch TV.
5165	We walked among the trees.
5166	We should love our neighbors.
5167	We can normally conceal our thoughts from others.
5168	When we go to bed, we say “good night”.
5169	We all took it for granted that the professor could speak English.
5170	We elected Jeffrey captain of our team.
5171	We were impatient for the concert to begin.
5172	Our school is across the river.
5173	I cannot agree with you on this point.
5174	I was taking a bath when the telephone rang.
5175	It is just a year since I got married.
5176	You can’t wring any more money from me.
5177	I got control of the works.
5178	It’s hard for him to live on his small pension.
5179	Which is the capital of the United States, Washington or New York?
5180	Cherry trees are now in bloom in Washington.
5181	Don’t ask me why.
5182	I’ve got a pain in my side.
5183	Our company has come a long way since it was set up.
5184	Our company is planning to build a new chemical plant in Russia.
5185	Our personnel are very highly educated.
5186	Our country abounds in products.
5187	Our country is in a crisis.
5188	Our country is running short of energy resources.
5189	We import tea from India.
5190	Our cities create serious pollution problems.
5191	The chief crop of our country is rice.
5192	The gross national product of our country is the second largest.
5193	Our army attacked the enemy during the night.
5194	We gave the enemy a drubbing.
5195	There is a church near my house.
5196	I am beginning to understand.
5197	Certainly. What can I do?
5198	I don’t know, said Tony.
5199	Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you don’t understand.
5200	Don’t be unreasonable.
5201	Yes, I’ll be right there.
5202	OK. I’ll send it out as soon as a machine is available.
5203	Our army attacked the kingdom.
5204	I’d like to have a glass of wine.
5205	We’d like another bottle of wine.
5206	We’d like to have some wine.
5207	Wine is made from grapes.
5208	Wine helps digest food.
5209	There is little wine left.
5210	Heavy taxes are laid on wine.
5211	I hope the wine is to your taste.
5212	Would you sew a button on my shirt?
5213	What number bus do I take to get to Waikiki?
5214	Should the word processor go wrong, we guarantee to replace it free of charge.
5215	That would be lovely.
5216	It’s a beautiful day!
5217	Have you been to London before?
5218	She hasn’t phoned since she went to London.
5219	London is famous for its fog.
5220	London was a city built for the horse.
5221	London developed into the general market of Europe.
5222	London is among the largest cities in the world.
5223	London was bombed several times.
5224	What time is it in London now?
5225	It is seven in London now.
5226	London is the capital of England.
5227	Was it rainy in London?
5228	London is no longer a city of fog.
5229	London is large, compared with Paris.
5230	Much of London was destroyed in the seventeenth century.
5231	London’s climate differs from that of Tokyo.
5232	On his arrival in London, he sent me a telegram.
5233	Be sure to drop us a line as soon as you get to London.
5234	Is it true that you are going to study in London?
5235	There are a lot of parks in London.
5236	I got a letter from a friend of mine in London.
5237	Can you recommend a place to stay in London?
5238	I met an old student of mine in London.
5239	The weather is fine in London.
5240	Long dresses stayed in fashion.
5241	Long skirts are out of fashion now.
5242	Long skirts are in fashion.
5243	Romeo, believing that Juliet was dead, decided to kill himself.
5244	A robot can do more work than a man can.
5245	Robots can withstand dangerous conditions.
5246	Robin looks very cute when he’s sleeping.
5247	I’ll meet you in the lobby at three.
5248	Donkeys are tough animals.
5249	Robert has not yet been late for a meeting.
5250	Robert was so busy he had to turn down an invitation to play golf.
5251	Rock appeals to young men and women.
5252	It is unusual to see rock stars wearing a tie!
5253	The rock concert was called off because the singer fell ill.
5254	I’ve done rock climbing and deep-sea diving and slept in an Indonesian jungle.
5255	I thought you were raised in L.A.
5256	I should cancel my L.A. trip.
5257	Roger is a party animal.
5258	Russian is very difficult to learn.
5259	I know a man who can speak Russian well.
5260	Russia had emerged as a second superpower.
5261	Have you ever gone to Paris?
5262	Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States.
5263	The rocket is in orbit around the moon.
5264	The rocket was launched into space.
5265	The blast-off took place on schedule.
5266	Lola danced with grace.
5267	Laura may have been sick.
5268	Although 475AD is the year that shows the ‘decline’ of the Roman Empire, it is not the year of its ‘fall’.
5269	Have you ever visited Rome?
5270	Rome is a city worth visiting.
5271	Rome is an old city.
5272	Rome is famous for its ancient architecture.
5273	Do in Rome as the Romans do.
5274	Rome is in Italy.
5275	The history of Rome is very interesting.
5276	I’m looking for books on Roman history.
5277	Rome has a lot of ancient buildings.
5278	Fasten the rope to the tree.
5279	Let go of the rope.
5280	Don’t let go of the rope.
5281	He cut himself free with his knife.
5282	Hold the rope.
5283	Hold on to the rope.
5284	Holding on to the rope firmly, I came safely to land.
5285	A rope was thrown into the water.
5286	May I have a road map, please?
5287	The candle was blown out by the wind.
5288	The candles made the room bright.
5289	The candle burned out.
5290	The candle went out by itself.
5291	I’d like to rent a car.
5292	Lemons and limes are acidic fruits.
5293	Lemon is sour.
5294	The lemon has a flavor all of its own.
5295	A tea with lemon, please.
5296	Reports are due next Monday.
5297	When must I turn in the report?
5298	When does the restaurant open?
5299	A welcome party took place in the restaurant.
5300	What do you think of reggae?
5301	Leo started to roar when he was two years old.
5302	A button has come off my raincoat.
5303	Before the race, the runners have to warm up.
5304	President Reagan’s tax program has not worked.
5305	There is nothing for you to do but obey the rules.
5306	It’s so easy when you know the rules.
5307	Room service. May I help you?
5308	Lucy made her parents happy.
5309	Lucy cannot use chopsticks.
5310	Lucy was brought up by her grandparents.
5311	Lucy should be in the kitchen now.
5312	Has Lucy telephoned yet?
5313	Lucy is from America.
5314	Lucy’s mother told her to take care of her younger sister.
5315	Lucy came to see me three days ago.
5316	It was not until Lucy left me that I realized how much I loved her.
5317	Lynn runs fast.
5318	Linda came home late at night.
5319	Linda came into the building.
5320	Linda stood up to sing.
5321	Linda stuck her tongue out.
5322	Linda loves chocolate.
5323	How did you like Linda’s concert?
5324	Take the skin off before you eat the apple.
5325	I am eating an apple.
5326	Would you like another apple?
5327	I’d like two kilos of apples.
5328	Do you like apples?
5329	The apples are not quite ripe.
5330	They sell apples at five dollars each.
5331	Apples are sold by the dozen.
5332	All the apple trees were cut down.
5333	Half of the apples are rotten.
5334	Which do you like best, apples, oranges or grapes?
5335	The apple fell from the tree.
5336	The apples are ripe.
5337	Some apples fell down from the tree.
5338	An apple fell off the tree.
5339	One of the apples fell to the ground.
5340	An apple fell to the ground.
5341	Would you like to exchange links?
5342	Lincoln was opposed to slavery.
5343	Lincoln granted liberty to slaves.
5344	Lincoln set the slaves free.
5345	Lincoln was a great statesman.
5346	Lincoln died in 1865.
5347	Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
5348	Lincoln’s parents remained poor all their lives.
5349	Can you tell me how to get to Lincoln Center?
5350	What time does the shuttle bus leave for the airport?
5351	Where should I wait for the shuttle bus?
5352	Could you tie it with a ribbon?
5353	Where can I find a shuttle bus?
5354	Rick and Carol broke up two months ago, but he’s still carrying a torch for her.
5355	Richard is fair, even to people he does not like.
5356	Richard Roberts is the author of numerous books.
5357	The best approach to Lisbon is by sea.
5358	The squirrel was busy gathering nuts.
5359	Squirrels are quick of movement.
5360	Squirrels are nimble in climbing trees.
5361	Put down your name on the list and pass it on to the next person.
5362	Her name wasn’t on the list.
5363	I added his name to the list.
5364	Strike his name from the list.
5365	Lisa speaks not only English but also French.
5366	Lisa, this is Mr Murata. He’s my boss.
5367	The leader should know where to set up the tent.
5368	The light of the lamp glimmered in the fog.
5369	The lamp went out, and all was black.
5370	I would rather leave early than travel on rush-hour trains.
5371	I’m listening to the radio.
5372	Turn off the radio, please.
5373	I took the radio apart to repair it.
5374	Can I borrow your radio?
5375	Do you mind if I turn on the radio?
5376	Do you mind my turning on the radio?
5377	Turn on the radio.
5378	Please turn on the radio.
5379	I fell asleep while listening to the radio.
5380	The communication of news by TV and radio is very common now.
5381	The radio will not work.
5382	Radio is a great invention.
5383	The radio gave a warning of bad weather.
5384	The radio was invented by Marconi.
5385	The radio gave place to television.
5386	I have to change the batteries in the radio.
5387	Please turn down the radio.
5388	Turn the radio up a little.
5389	Turn up the radio. I can’t hear it.
5390	The radio is too loud. Can’t you turn it down a little?
5391	The radio is too loud.
5392	The radio doesn’t work.
5393	We listened to his lecture on the radio.
5394	Did you hear the news on the radio this morning?
5395	The radio is out of order.
5396	The radio broadcast the news in detail.
5397	It was Marie Curie who discovered radium.
5398	Hold the racket tight.
5399	My whole body was one big bruise after the rugby game.
5400	The rugby ball is shaped something like an egg.
5401	How many people do you need for a rugby game?
5402	A camel can store a large amount of water in the hump on its back.
5403	Camels are often used to travel in the desert.
5404	A camel is, so to speak, a ship on the desert.
5405	If you go near a camel, you risk being bitten.
5406	The Rhine is the boundary between France and Germany.
5407	The Rhine runs between France and Germany.
5408	Do you have any light beer?
5409	Mr Wright speaks Japanese as if it were his mother tongue.
5410	Have you got a lighter?
5411	I put my lighter down somewhere and now I can’t find it.
5412	The lions are in the cage.
5413	The lion is called the king of animals.
5414	The lion is the king of beasts.
5415	The lion is the king of the jungle.
5416	The lion struggled to get out of his cage.
5417	Did you hear the roar of the lions?
5418	Better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.
5419	The salt, if you please.
5420	Please come here soon if you don’t mind.
5421	Thank you in advance.
5422	Lay these books on my desk, if you don’t mind.
5423	If you like, I will teach you to play chess.
5424	I’d like to be left alone for a while, if you don’t mind.
5425	All right. I’ll accept your offer.
5426	If you would like to have further information, please contact me.
5427	This was before John was put in prison.
5428	They usually use an anchor to hold a yacht in place.
5429	Put on your good shoes.
5430	All right. I’ll come as soon as possible.
5431	All right, I will do it again.
5432	Whether it’s good or not, let’s do it anyway.
5433	I’ll lend you one if you like.
5434	Mind your own business.
5435	Do you travel a lot?
5436	I can’t sleep well.
5437	I didn’t hear you.
5438	Listen carefully.
5439	Her name often escapes me.
5440	I often see him.
5441	I used to work in a noisy room.
5442	Shake before using.
5443	After some careful thought, I elected to stay at home.
5444	After mature reflection, I’ve decided to accept their offer.
5445	Don’t make me laugh.
5446	I often feel extremely exhausted.
5447	I don’t remember exactly, but I suppose it was Friday last week.
5448	Do you eat out often?
5449	I often go to the movies.
5450	You are doing very well. Keep it up.
5451	How dare you say such a thing to her!
5452	How dare he complain?
5453	How dare you laugh at me!
5454	How dare you speak like that to me?
5455	How dare you ask me for help!
5456	How dare you say such a thing!
5457	How dare you talk to me like that!
5458	How dare you behave like that!
5459	I don’t see how you can eat that stuff.
5460	How can you stand all these noises?
5461	I sneeze a lot.
5462	How can you tolerate that rude fellow?
5463	How dare you say that!
5464	Come along with us if you like.
5465	The European likes to drink wine.
5466	I’d like to see you before I leave for Europe.
5467	I’ve never been to Europe.
5468	No city in Europe is as populous as Tokyo.
5469	Are there many people in Europe who believe in ghosts even now?
5470	While in Europe, she visited Rome.
5471	Fatigue follows a flight to Europe.
5472	School starts in September in Europe.
5473	In Europe, people regard punctuality as a matter of course.
5474	Yoko translated some poems from Japanese into English.
5475	Eventually it was decided that the stores be equipped with surveillance cameras.
5476	I am finally quits with the man.
5477	It is finally all over. Now we can relax.
5478	In short, all our efforts resulted in nothing.
5479	I’m glad you could come to the party.
5480	I am happy to have so many good friends.
5481	It is important for us to choose good friends.
5482	Good leather will wear for years.
5483	Sweet dreams!
5484	Good news was in store for us at home.
5485	There never was a good war nor a bad peace.
5486	Have a good weekend!
5487	Good food and enough sleep are absolutely necessary to good health.
5488	Keep a good dictionary at hand.
5489	Let’s hope for good results.
5490	Good students study hard.
5491	Good fences make good neighbors.
5492	Have a nice day.
5493	A good coach trains this team.
5494	Can you recommend a good camera?
5495	I wish you a Happy New Year.
5496	It’s a nice day, isn’t it? Why not go out for a walk?
5497	Have a nice day!
5498	Yumi has much money now.
5499	Look at the cute little baby sleeping in the cradle.
5500	Who runs faster, Yumi or Keiko?