English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "What" in Example Sentences
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2956829	Tom had his ear pressed to the door, trying to hear what was going on in next room.	CK
2772966	Tom said he thought that it would be a huge mistake to tell Mary what had happened.	CK
3182201	Tom wanted to know if you've already talked to Mary about what we wanted her to do.	CK
239569	What do you think has caused the present trade friction between Japan and the U.S.?	CK
268739	What is peculiar to Japan at mealtimes is that people eat rice out of little bowls.	CM
1040493	"What a nice surprise," Tom said as he opened the door and saw Mary standing there.	CK
417485	According to what I heard after, the teacher didn't come until the end of the class.	CM
269471	Before you go hiking in the woods, find out what you should do when you meet a bear.	CM
21052	Even though I felt that there was something strange, I just didn't know what it was.	Swift
2952124	I have absolutely no intention of telling Tom what you've just asked me to tell him.	CK
3054410	What will you do with the furniture you bought in Japan when you go back to Germany?	WestofEden
274809	With many students chatting, it was difficult to hear what the professor had to say.	CM
324802	An infant is not capable of speaking, so it just screams until it gets what it wants.	CK
1934850	I don't know what I'm going to do with my cat now that I'm moving to another country.	Spamster
3002007	I'm not the only one interested in finding out what Tom did with the stolen diamonds.	CK
3150532	We don't have to have a lot money, but we have enough to buy what we absolutely need.	CK
997079	"Let's go to the movies next time." "What makes you think there will be a next time?"	CK
327372	Do you intend to throw away in one instant what our family has painstakingly built up?	CM
270200	Every person has a psychological need to feel that what he does is of some importance.	CK
1220712	I guess what I've said isn't all that clear, but that's the only way I can explain it.	richwarm
3205288	I tried to tell Tom what needed to be done, but he didn't seem to be paying attention.	CK
287211	I'm not sure what his number is. You'll have to look it up in the telephone directory.	papabear
1153258	If you could go back and start your life again, from what age would you like to start?	CK
1088537	It's difficult choosing between what's right and what's wrong, but you have to choose.	CK
3001422	Tom didn't seem to be at all interested in Mary's explanation about what had happened.	CK
3144480	What I was going to suggest was that Tom go to the supermarket and buy some ice cream.	CK
1218476	"We were invited to their wedding." "Is that so? Well, what are you going to get them?	nadsat
46628	The girl said she was going shopping with her mother, and didn't listen to what I said.	saeb
3098998	There's enough to worry about without worrying about what Tom might be doing right now.	CK
3123570	Who am I? Where do I come from? Is there life after death? What is the meaning of life?	chajadan
20523	She knew what it was like for married women to look after houses, husbands and children.	CK
2537033	Tom wanted to ask questions, but wasn't sure if he should do what he'd been asked to do.	CK
954578	What surprised me most about that accident is how fast the lawyers arrived on the scene.	CK
327691	It's simply that I don't really understand what an "oddball" is when said by a Mixi user.	CK
244754	I don't know what went on last night, but they're not speaking to each other this morning.	CK
62916	Smaller classes mean a higher standard of education, and that's what we want for our kids.	CM
3128034	I'm only suggesting we don't do what Tom asks until we carefully consider the consequences.	CK
2744603	There are times when you need to fight for what's right, even at the risk of your own life.	CK
2639577	Tom is wearing a Halloween costume of some sort, but I'm not sure what he's supposed to be.	CK
3221430	At first, I thought it was a stupid idea, but I eventually realized what a good idea it was.	CK
1334049	The words are on the tip of my tongue, but I don't quite know how to say what I want to say.	CK
1090967	They say that a person who has perfect pitch can tell just by listening what pitch a note is.	CK
847247	No person achieves success or happiness when compelled to do what he naturally dislikes to do.	Source_Benedict_1921
1088538	It's difficult choosing between what's right and what's wrong, but you have to make the choice.	CK
3330836	Tom and his brother had a major falling-out over who had been left what in their mother's will.	patgfisher
1994562	What is considered impolite in one language may not be considered impolite in another language.	CK
3001469	The difference between you and me is that I'm actually interested in trying to do what is right.	CK
1331568	One of the greatest secrets of happiness is moderating your wishes and loving what you already have.	CM
3009018	Tom forgot his shopping list and only got half of what he had intended to get when he went shopping.	patgfisher
1092318	Tom was unsure what Mary would be like and he wondered whether she would get along with his friends.	CK