English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "A" in Example Sentences
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2957616	Tom opened the glove compartment and took out a pair of sunglasses.	CK
2957622	Tom opened the picnic basket and grabbed a ham and cheese sandwich.	CK
2162245	Tom reached for a dictionary that was on the very top of the shelf.	FeuDRenais
1093033	Tom said that he thought Mary knew why John had become a policeman.	CK
1092933	Tom should eventually have enough money to buy Mary a diamond ring.	CK
3144508	Tom suggested that they convert the old church into a concert hall.	CK
3057301	Tom was a gangly, uncoordinated child who grew into a clumsy adult.	patgfisher
2958622	Tom was staring out into space with a bored expression on his face.	CK
3287885	Tom's computer crashed and he lost a number of important documents.	patgfisher
1879926	Trying to figure out how this software works is a pain in the neck.	CK
67584	U.S. companies are working to find a niche in the Japanese economy.	CK
284164	We had a hard time doing the job because he was always complaining.	CK
280026	We have a complete set of the recordings of Beethoven's symphonies.	CK
3227116	We have a very good team, so we have every reason to be optimistic.	CK
2915198	We need to work together in order to make the world a better place.	Hybrid
3171033	We should compile a list of everybody who would be willing to help.	CK
296978	When he opens a magazine, he will usually read his horoscope first.	CK
31944	When Mary was spoken to by a stranger, she was at a loss for words.	CM
323200	When you wake up tomorrow morning, you will find a wonderful thing.	CM
246606	While I was waiting for the rain to stop, he kindly gave me a lift.	CK
267731	With a little planning, I think we can take our company to the top.	CK
375883	You must not be afraid of making mistakes when learning a language.	blay_paul
267814	You must not forget to write to your parents at least once a month.	CK
576987	You'll get a ticket if you park the car in front of a fire hydrant.	darinmex
505587	"But don't you think that it's a little big?" asked the shopkeeper.	FeuDRenais
3119155	"Have you known Tom for a long time?" "No, I've only just met him."	patgfisher
1855218	"Here's a dollar. Go and buy a cup of coffee." "That's not enough."	CK
847206	"The good die young" is an old saying which may or may not be true.	Source_Benedict_1921
26319	"Why are you studying English so hard?" "To be an English teacher."	CK
939746	A category 5 hurricane can reach speeds of about 155 miles per hour.	alexmarcelo
324126	A lot of reports came to the policeman that a wild monkey was found.	CK
3219385	A man I didn't know was walking back and forth in front of my house.	CK
931539	A molecule of water is made up of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.	FeuDRenais
21562	A poor school record will count against you when you look for a job.	CM
319452	A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.	CK
19604	A sudden illness prevented me from going to the station to meet him.	NekoKanjya
41542	All of a sudden, I remembered that I couldn't pay for so many books.	CK
274588	All the villagers went out into the hills to look for a missing cat.	CK
45088	An immense monument was erected in honor of the eminent philosopher.	CM
2247167	Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.	CK
2060397	Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes.	CK
34576	Bill and John like to get together once a month to shoot the breeze.	CK
680872	Business people exchange cards at the beginning or end of a meeting.	Source_VOA
72888	Could we see each other for about an hour on February 27 at 3:00 pm?	CK
269787	Even good friends should make an effort to keep up their friendship.	CM
38310	Even with a generous estimate, there were at most only 2,000 people.	CM
293793	Exhausted from a day's work, he went to bed much earlier than usual.	CM
239387	Few treasures are worth as much as a friend who is wise and helpful.	CK
804276	Franklin Roosevelt was born to a rich and important New York family.	Source_VOA
2144585	Friendliness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can read.	Eldad