English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "The" in Example Sentences
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2591195	Out of twenty students, only one has read the book.	CK	1
2800313	Please turn off the lights when you leave the room.	CK	1
48320	Please wait for me at the entrance of the building.	CK	1
40584	Possibly the factory will be closed down next week.	CK	1
21853	See to it that the door is locked before you leave.	CK	1
886937	She agreed with him on what to do with the old car.	CK	1
311389	She tried to lift the box, but found it impossible.	CK	1
887472	She tried to persuade him not to decline the offer.	CK	1
1429279	Starting next week, I'll be working the late shift.	CK	1
894482	The baby was sleeping soundly in his mother's arms.	CK	1
1394387	The chance that Tom will get arrested is very slim.	CK	1
326069	The Cold War ended when the Soviet Union collapsed.	CK	1
1428412	The couple carved their initials into the oak tree.	CK	1
2229526	The fog was so dense, we could hardly see anything.	CK	1
2034015	The kidnappers wanted Tom to blow up that building.	CK	1
2034016	The last thing I want to do is cause you a problem.	CK	1
1096089	The last time I saw Tom he was as drunk as a skunk.	CK	1
1096088	The last time I saw Tom he was walking on crutches.	CK	1
326439	The old man loaded his mule with bags full of sand.	CK	1
1096083	The only flavor ice cream that Tom eats is vanilla.	CK	1
272900	The teacher dismissed his class when the bell rang.	CK	1
3056588	The train that Tom was riding was hit by lightning.	WestofEden	1
278900	The weather forecast says it will be fine tomorrow.	CK	1
2492888	There are fifteen people here, counting the guests.	sharptoothed	1
49018	There is a castle in the background of the picture.	CK	1
2044977	There were lots of happy kids in the swimming pool.	CK	1
306597	They are arguing about their share of the property.	CM	1
1027270	This is the camera that Tom took the pictures with.	CK	1
323163	This time tomorrow I'll be studying in the library.	CK	1
265154	To tell the truth, I used to smoke two packs a day.	CK	1
1030010	Tom accepted the invitation to attend Mary's party.	CK	1
1040689	Tom agreed to meet Mary in front of the laundromat.	CK	1
1027194	Tom almost never does anything out of the ordinary.	CK	1
1029918	Tom and Mary are from the same part of the country.	CK	1
1029910	Tom and Mary are going to tie the knot this spring.	CK	1
1029880	Tom and Mary both started talking at the same time.	CK	1
1029855	Tom and Mary drifted down the river in their canoe.	CK	1
1095922	Tom answered all the questions that Mary asked him.	CK	1
1027109	Tom applied for the position, but he didn't get it.	CK	1
1095868	Tom asked Mary not to discuss the matter with John.	CK	1
1095823	Tom ate the three apples in less than five minutes.	CK	1
1027008	Tom boarded the ship along with his three children.	CK	1
1095705	Tom called Mary to ask why she wasn't at the party.	CK	1
1204703	Tom came on Monday and went back home the next day.	CK	1
1026806	Tom can't decide unless you tell him all the facts.	CK	1
2047750	Tom carefully removed the letter from the envelope.	CK	1
2485163	Tom carefully wiped his fingerprints off the knife.	CK	1
1095502	Tom certainly didn't intend to tell Mary the truth.	CK	1
1095448	Tom certainly has trouble thinking outside the box.	CK	1
1029460	Tom claimed that he'd already given Mary the money.	CK	1