The Most Useful Basic English & Simple English Sentences Part 15

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7001	I am not sure, but I think I want to be a teacher.
7002	There is no sugar in the bowl.
7003	A hummingbird is no larger than a butterfly.
7004	I ate nothing but bread and butter.
7005	I’d like some more butter.
7006	Pass me the butter, please.
7007	Butter is made from milk.
7008	What is butter made of?
7009	You can use margarine as a substitute for butter.
7010	Dr. Patterson communicated with a gorilla using sign language.
7011	Dr. Patterson: Not at all! Koko has taught us that gorillas are intelligent enough to learn sign language.
7012	I’d like to have a single room with a bath for two nights.
7013	Would you like a room with a bath or a shower?
7014	Could you show me the way to the bus stop?
7015	Our house is quite satisfactory except that it is rather a long way to the bus stop.
7016	The bus stop is near our school.
7017	Where’s the bus stop?
7018	The bus stop is close by.
7019	The bus stop is five minutes’ walk from here.
7020	Show me the way to the bus stop.
7021	I’ll call you back when I get to the bus stop.
7022	No one is waiting at the bus stop. We may have missed the bus.
7023	I’d rather walk than wait for a bus.
7024	While I was waiting for the bus, I saw a traffic accident.
7025	Waiting for a bus, I met my friend.
7026	We had to wait a little while for a bus.
7027	While getting off the bus, she heard her name called.
7028	I took the wrong bus.
7029	I’d rather walk than take a bus.
7030	May I see your passport, please?
7031	May I see your passport?
7032	Someone stole my passport.
7033	What’s the best way for me to get a passport?
7034	Will you show me your passport, please?
7035	May I look at your passport?
7036	Show me your passport, please.
7037	Do you have your passport?
7038	Do you remember your passport number?
7039	I lost my passport. I’ll have to get a new one.
7040	I need your passport and three pictures.
7041	I became very nervous when I couldn’t locate my passport.
7042	The bus was filled to capacity.
7043	The bus stopped sharply.
7044	The bus leaves in five minutes.
7045	The bus deposited us at the station.
7046	The bus hasn’t come yet.
7047	The bus went past the bus stop.
7048	The bus stopped in every village.
7049	How long ago did the bus leave?
7050	Where will the bus pick us up?
7051	The bus was so crowded that I was kept standing all the way to the station.
7052	The bus doesn’t always come on time.
7053	There is only one bus every two hours.
7054	There is a bus every fifteen minutes.
7055	The bus leaves every fifteen minutes.
7056	The bus will arrive within ten minutes.
7057	The buses run every ten minutes.
7058	Let’s run to the bus stop.
7059	There were no more than five passengers in the bus.
7060	The bus conductor told her to get off because she could not pay the fare.
7061	A bus driver is responsible for the safety of the passengers.
7062	The bus drivers are on strike today.
7063	It was careless of you to miss the bus.
7064	Don’t miss the bus.
7065	I missed the bus.
7066	You will have to go without her.
7067	Take a bus.
7068	Should I take the bus?
7069	It is cheaper to go by bus.
7070	If you go by bus, you can get there in about one-third of the time.
7071	Sometimes I go by bus and sometimes by car.
7072	How long does it take by bus?
7073	He came by bus.
7074	Pasteur experimented with bacteria.
7075	Pasta is Fernando’s province.
7076	My bath towel was wet, so it was of no use.
7077	There’s only one bath towel in our bathroom.
7078	It is interesting to play basketball.
7079	Basketball is a lot of fun.
7080	Quite a lot of rotten apples were in the basket.
7081	There comes the bus.
7082	I hope the bus will come before long.
7083	All was quiet except that buses sometimes ran.
7084	Don’t get off the bus till it stops.
7085	The bus stopped and we got on.
7086	A bus transported us from the airport to the city.
7087	Please remain seated until the bus stops completely.
7088	The bus runs between the school and the station.
7089	Let’s get off the bus.
7090	Since there was no bus, I had to walk.
7091	There was a bus in the way.
7092	Buses, trains and planes convey passengers.
7093	How do you do, Mrs. Jones?
7094	At first, I took him for your brother.
7095	I didn’t like rock music at first, but it soon grew on me.
7096	Never go across the street without looking for cars first.
7097	Everything was exciting to me when I visited Spain for the first time.
7098	Place the ladder against the wall.
7099	Measles can be quite dangerous.
7100	Can I borrow your scissors?
7101	Get me the scissors, please.
7102	Fill the bucket with water.
7103	There is little water in the bucket.
7104	Bacteria will not breed in alcohol.
7105	Don’t be a fool.
7106	Stop making a fool of yourself. Everyone is laughing at you.
7107	A fly can walk on the ceiling.
7108	There are some flies on the wall.
7109	Flies and mosquitoes interfered with his meditation.
7110	He is allergic to house dust.
7111	Will you have some more pie?
7112	Yes, I know.
7113	Yes, it hurts.
7114	Will you have another slice of pie? “Yes, please.”
7115	Cut the pie into slices.
7116	Pilots communicate with the airport by radio.
7117	The pilot landed the airplane in the field.
7118	I’m looking for a part-time job.
7119	Close the door after you.
7120	To prevent hijacks, all carry-on baggage is carefully inspected.
7121	It can be dangerous for young people to ride motorcycles.
7122	Autumn is the best season for going on hikes.
7123	It is said that the Vikings preceded Columbus in discovering America.
7124	Hikers need to carry a compass with them to find their way through the woods.
7125	Who is the man playing the violin?
7126	The sound of the violin is very sweet.
7127	Yes. I was very surprised at the news.
7128	Yes, and here’s a photo of the farm where we milked the cows.
7129	No, I’m not sleepy.
7130	Yes, you must.
7131	Here we are.
7132	Yes, I’m afraid so.
7133	Yes, I can.
7134	Yes, I am from Sapporo.
7135	Yes, she will.
7136	Yes, Bob helped me.
7137	Yes, it has already started.
7138	Yes, I’m coming immediately.
7139	Here are your keys.
7140	Yeah, I’m going to take tomorrow off.
7141	Yes, two.
7142	Here’s $10.00.
7143	Bourbon is made from corn.
7144	Harvard University was founded in 1636.
7145	How did the party go?
7146	We did a lot of singing and dancing at the party.
7147	I feel in my bones that the party will be a great success.
7148	The party broke up late.
7149	When shall we have the party?
7150	The date of the party is still up in the air.
7151	At the party, one of his political opponents humiliated him in the presence of many guests.
7152	We will welcome whoever wants to come to the party.
7153	Among the guests invited to the party were two foreign ladies.
7154	I would like to come to your party.
7155	Only six people were present at the party.
7156	Can you come to the party?
7157	I hope you had a good time at the party.
7158	Please put some candles on the birthday cake.
7159	Blow out all the candles on the birthday cake at once.
7160	I can’t put up with that noise any longer.
7161	An operation on his throat helped him recover from the pneumonia, but it left him without his voice.
7162	I’m thirsty. Can I have a glass of water?
7163	My throat feels dry.
7164	My throat burns.
7165	I have a sore throat and a slight fever.
7166	I’m wheezing.
7167	I’m dying of thirst.
7168	I am thirsty. I would like to have a cup of coffee.
7169	Don’t come into my room without knocking.
7170	Don’t burst into the room without knocking.
7171	I’ll call you up later.
7172	I’ll call you back later.
7173	The Nozomi is the fastest of all the trains in Japan.
7174	Dr. Yukawa, the Nobel prize winner, died in 1981.
7175	It’s my dream to win a Nobel Prize.
7176	Could you let me see your notes?
7177	Get out your notebooks and pens.
7178	Mrs. North is very proud of her children.
7179	The mucus is thick.
7180	I had a slight accident while trekking in Nepal.
7181	Ned held the flag erect.
7182	Have you ever heard of Nessie?
7183	Rats breed rapidly.
7184	Rats leave a sinking ship.
7185	It was a mouse.
7186	A rat chewed a hole in the wall.
7187	A mouse went for a walk on the table.
7188	The screw, the lever, the wedge, the pulley, etc. are called simple machines.
7189	Cats usually hate dogs.
7190	The cat didn’t move a muscle.
7191	Cats catch mice.
7192	Cats were domesticated by the Egyptians.
7193	A cat was sitting on the chair.
7194	Could you show me that necktie?
7195	Your tie is crooked.
7196	I feel it now.
7197	Will you marry me?
7198	You know, you made me cry.
7199	May I bother you for a moment?
7200	My wet clothes clung to my body.
7201	She wiped her wet hair with a towel.
7202	The wet vase left a mark on the table.
7203	Bring me a moist towel.
7204	Water is dripping from the wet towel.
7205	The muddy road has ruined my new shoes.
7206	I lost my balance on the muddy road.
7207	Garlic enhances the flavor of meals.
7208	I was caught in a shower.
7209	I was caught in a shower and was drenched to the skin.
7210	Down came a shower of rain.
7211	New York City policemen wear dark blue uniforms.
7212	How large is the population of New York City?
7213	What time does the train for New York depart?
7214	Let’s take a trip to New York.
7215	Have you ever been to New York?
7216	Is there a nonstop flight to New York?
7217	New York is a big city.
7218	New York is the biggest city in the world.
7219	New York is a huge city.
7220	New York is accessible by train from Washington.
7221	New York is called the Big Apple.
7222	How do you like New York?
7223	Can you tell me what the zip code is for New York?
7224	How’s the weather in New York?
7225	We rented an apartment when we lived in New York.
7226	There are many Japanese restaurants in New York.
7227	There are a lot of tall buildings in New York.
7228	In New York I lost my way.
7229	Many would jump at the chance to live in New York.
7230	The ship from New York will arrive before long.
7231	It is a four-hour drive from New York to Boston.
7232	Mr Newman often comes to Japan.
7233	Newton established the law of gravity.
7234	I was very surprised at the news.
7235	The news quickly spread.
7236	The news leaked out.
7237	I hear they have a lot of problems with the tunnels in New Zealand.
7238	Doraemon often smiles.
7239	You despise Nick, don’t you?
7240	Nick didn’t pass the exam, did he?
7241	Nick owes me ten dollars.
7242	When Nicole heard that her favorite singer had died, she burst into tears.
7243	Nicole can speak Japanese very well.
7244	Nikita Khrushchev was at the height of his powers.
7245	For one reason or another their holiday in France didn’t come up to expectations.
7246	He had no difficulty in finding the place.
7247	There are pros and cons to anything.
7248	What a beautiful garden!
7249	Not knowing what to answer, I kept silent.
7250	What a wonderful invention!
7251	How wonderful this is!
7252	What a heavy bag!
7253	How considerate of you!
7254	How it blows!
7255	We have to avoid the nuclear war by all means.
7256	How kind of you!
7257	What a beautiful flower!
7258	If it’s at all possible, I’d like you to take part in the next meeting.
7259	I managed to get to the station on time.
7260	What pretty flowers!
7261	I managed to finish the work.
7262	You must try and come to the party.
7263	How delicious your dinner was!
7264	What an absurd idea!
7265	This scenery is magnificent.
7266	What a friend you are!
7267	What a beautiful view!
7268	What a sad movie it was!
7269	What a big eater!
7270	What a big pumpkin!
7271	What a lovely day!
7272	Your house is fantastic.
7273	What a fine view!
7274	What a small world!
7275	What a hot day it is!
7276	How hot it is!
7277	What a rude man!
7278	What a tall tree it is!
7279	What?
7280	What narrow stairs!
7281	How persistent you are!
7282	What a queer story!
7283	What a pleasant journey we had!
7284	How cute!
7285	Why am I the only one they complain about? They’re just making an example out of me and using me as a scapegoat.
7286	What a nice friend you are!
7287	What a stupid boy he is!
7288	What a lot of books! Do they belong to the university library?
7289	Why should you be so sad?
7290	What a wonderful night!
7291	What an exciting game!
7292	What a wonderful family.
7293	Oh, no! My house is on fire!
7294	What a beautiful sunset!
7295	What a beautiful bird it is!
7296	What a beautiful town!
7297	What a good shot!
7298	What a nasty man he is!
7299	What a big talk.
7300	What do you want to talk to me about?
7301	Nancy is a capable nurse.
7302	Nancy put her elbows on her knees.
7303	Nancy studied hard.
7304	Nancy did some shopping on the way.
7305	Nancy has been on good terms with my sister for more than five years.
7306	Nancy looks like my sister.
7307	Nancy was the first girl to come.
7308	Nancy is afraid of dogs.
7309	Nancy is from London.
7310	Nancy has a piano.
7311	Nancy has a very lively and sweet temperament.
7312	Nancy looks so tired.
7313	Nancy doesn’t play tennis.
7314	Nancy told me about the fire.
7315	Nancy is the tallest girl in her class.
7316	Nancy cannot have told a lie.
7317	Nancy seems to lack sincerity.
7318	Nancy, here’s a letter for you.
7319	That’s a nice car you’re driving.
7320	I may indeed be wrong.
7321	It is true that yours is a good idea, but I am afraid it will be hard to put into practice.
7322	It’s true that the project is a difficult task, but Mr Hara will be able to bring it off.
7323	I’d like to come to see the doctor as soon as possible.
7324	You must not idle away.
7325	He was scolded by his teacher for being lazy.
7326	Napoleon marched his armies into Russia.
7327	Napoleon was banished to Elba in 1814.
7328	Napoleon’s army has advanced to Moscow.
7329	Naples is a picturesque city.
7330	May I have a napkin, please?
7331	Fold the napkins and put one by each plate.
7332	Clean your lips with the napkin.
7333	There is a napkin missing.
7334	I said nothing, and that made him angry.
7335	Everything is ready.
7336	Living as I do in a remote village, I seldom have visitors.
7337	I’m still single.
7338	Do you have anything to say?
7339	What’s beside the desk?
7340	Why do we have dreams?
7341	Why did she come home early?
7342	What prevented her from coming yesterday?
7343	I cannot account for her absence from school.
7344	I have no idea why she got so angry.
7345	Would you tell me why you have refused their offer?
7346	Why did he run away?
7347	Why did he change his plans?
7348	Why do you think he said so?
7349	Why did he stop smoking?
7350	Why is he here?
7351	I wonder why he is so angry.
7352	Why did you turn down his offer?
7353	Why are you so angry with him?
7354	Why didn’t you dance with him?
7355	I understand now why he didn’t go to a university.
7356	Nobody knows why he turns down my help.
7357	Can you figure out why he won’t go with us?
7358	Why did you come to Japan?
7359	Why were you late?
7360	Why do many people like John Lennon so much?
7361	Why did you come early?
7362	Why don’t you put your best foot forward?
7363	Why did you get lost in the woods?
7364	Can you figure out why the boss is so unfriendly this week?
7365	Why have I done it?
7366	What prevented you from coming yesterday?
7367	Why are there no taxis at the station today?
7368	Tell me why you have told on me to the teacher.
7369	Why didn’t you let me know you were in New York?
7370	Why did you get so angry?
7371	Why are you being so secretive?
7372	Why do you blame me for what happened?
7373	I don’t know why you don’t like him.
7374	It is difficult to understand why you want to go.
7375	Do you know why the sky is blue?
7376	Why are you crying?
7377	The reason why we cannot support his view will be given below.
7378	How come you didn’t say anything?
7379	What do you study English for?
7380	Why did you quit?
7381	Why did you tear the cloth instead of cutting it with scissors?
7382	Why did you open the box?
7383	Why?
7384	Because he was a great musician.
7385	Why? Because his family needed the money, that’s why.
7386	Because he invited me.
7387	Because no man can speak my language.
7388	Because I was a newspaper reporter.
7389	Why do you say that?
7390	He asked me what I had been doing.
7391	What made you so angry?
7392	Why did you choose that particular subject?
7393	Why didn’t you look at the picture?
7394	Tell me why you want to go there.
7395	What did you do that for?
7396	Why are you in such a hurry?
7397	What has brought you here so early?
7398	Why do you work here?
7399	Why do you like coffee strong?
7400	You should not have lent the money to such a person.
7401	Why do American parents praise their children?
7402	Why do you study every day?
7403	Why did you get so angry at his mistake?
7404	Why didn’t you believe me?
7405	Why should you suspect me?
7406	Why are you so tired today?
7407	Why did you get up so early?
7408	What are you punishing them for?
7409	Why were you late this morning?
7410	Science begins when you ask why and how.
7411	Why are your eyes so big?
7412	Why are your ears so big?
7413	Why is your mouth so big?
7414	You can’t equate nationalism with fascism.
7415	We must make up for lost time.
7416	Some people are difficult to please.
7417	That sounds like a fairly good proposal.
7418	You have a point there.
7419	That sounds really interesting.
7420	Naoki is as old as Kaori.
7421	The Nile is the longest river in the world.
7422	Would you lend me your knife?
7423	May I borrow your knife?
7424	Put the knives and forks back in the cupboard.
7425	There is a rule concerning the use of knives and forks.
7426	It can be used as a knife.
7427	It is bad manners to eat with a knife.
7428	My knife has lost its edge.
7429	Please cut the cake with a knife.
7430	There is a knife missing.
7431	I don’t think so.
7432	At one time Nigeria was a British colony.
7433	Hey, Tom, forget about your worries.
7434	For what purpose did you break into the house?
7435	Any book will do.
7436	You can buy and read any kind of book at any time.
7437	Do you know which book sells well now?
7438	However you do it, the result will be the same.
7439	It’s an ill wind that blows no good.
7440	I wouldn’t sell that at any price.
7441	Any student can answer that question.
7442	Every man has his price.
7443	Every dog has his day.
7444	What symptoms do you have?
7445	What evidence do you have?
7446	Please inform me of any changes in the situation.
7447	Anybody can do that.
7448	What sort of information do you get on the Internet?
7449	What kind of wine do you recommend?
7450	What kind of sport do you like?
7451	I’ll win no matter what it takes.
7452	Please feel free to ask me any question.
7453	Feel free to ask any questions.
7454	Under no circumstances must you swim in the deep river!
7455	Why do you need change?
7456	Do not change your mind, whatever happens.
7457	Any child can do that.
7458	Any child knows it.
7459	What kind of work will you do?
7460	What sort of work do you do?
7461	What magazines do you subscribe to?
7462	I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding.
7463	No words can relieve her deep sorrow.
7464	No words availed to persuade him.
7465	Whatever language you study, you cannot do without a dictionary.
7466	Whatever results may follow, I will carry out my plan.
7467	We will keep the peace at all costs.
7468	He was determined to finish the work at any cost.
7469	I must help her at any cost.
7470	What’s your impression, doctor?
7471	There is a skeleton in every closet.
7472	What kind of movie is it? Is it popular?
7473	Every cloud has a silver lining.
7474	What kind of wine do you have?
7475	There is a time for everything.
7476	Any bed is better than no bed.
7477	How did you come to love her?
7478	However busy you may be, you must do your homework.
7479	However tired I may be, I must work.
7480	Try as they may, they will never succeed.
7481	No matter how fast you run, you won’t catch up with him.
7482	No matter how hard you try, the result will be the same.
7483	I’ll buy that old clock, however expensive it is.
7484	However hard it may rain, we will start tomorrow.
7485	No matter how rich a man is, he cannot buy love.
7486	I have to attain my purpose at all costs.
7487	No matter how hard you try, you can’t finish it in a day.
7488	However hard I tried, I could not solve the problem.
7489	No matter how much I eat, I never get fat.
7490	What kind of test is that?
7491	What kind of sports do you do?
7492	Sports always come naturally to him.
7493	Everything was allowed: You could kick, trip, hit, or bite your opponent.
7494	Why do you need it?
7495	Whatever happens, he won’t change his mind.
7496	Do what you ought to, come what may.
7497	Come what may, I will not break my word.
7498	I will never sell my friend down the river for anything in the world.
7499	I wouldn’t do it for the world.
7500	No matter what happens, I’ll stand by you.