1. I fell down the stairs and injured my back.
She slipped and fell on the ice.
2. Smoking is doing harm to your health.
The scientist is doing research on climate change.
3. We are getting to know each other better by spending more time together.
It takes time getting used to a new job.
4. While the manager is on vacation, Sarah is being in charge of the team.
I like being out of sight of others.
5. She had made an attempt to solve the puzzle but gave up after an hour.
He has made certain of the details before signing the contract.
6. To improve his health, John went on a diet and started exercising regularly.
The hiker went missing during his trip in the mountains, and a search team was sent to
find him.
7. After lunch, he took a nap to recharge his energy.
She took pity on the stray cat and decided to adopt it.
8. I did an exam in mathematics yesterday.
She did English literature at university and now works as an editor.
9. The pound has fallen to its lowest-ever level against the dollar.
I must have fallen asleep — almost immediately.
10. The sudden thunderstorm caught us by surprise during our picnic.
While hiking, we caught sight of a beautiful deer in the forest.
11. The heavy rain has done damage to the roof of our house.
We are confident we have done nothing wrong.
12. After a long discussion, the two friends came to a compromise about their plans.
She came second in the marathon, which is still a fantastic achievement.
13. He looked as though he might fall at any moment.
After starting his own business, he never looked back and continued to pursue his dreams
with determination.
14. She is going deaf in one ear and needs to use a hearing aid.
The crowd at the concert was going wild when the band played their favorite song.
15. The gentleman gave his seat to the elderly woman on the crowded bus.
My friend gave me a lift to the airport this morning.
16. The new intern made an impression on the team with her creative ideas.
We made room for the new bookshelf by rearranging the furniture.
17. The snow had been falling steadily all day.
He was worried about falling ill before the big presentation, so he took extra vitamins.
18. Hurry up or you’ll get left behind the other hikers.
She left her sister alone in the room to give her some space to think.
19. The government has taken measures to reduce pollution.
This was the one possibility I hadn't taken into consideration, though logically I should
have done.
20. If you don't know what the word means, look it up in a dictionary.
Nothing means more to me than my children's happiness.
21. I caught the flu last week and had to stay in bed for days.
We got caught in the rain on our way home and were completely soaked.
22. After considering all the options, she is finally making up her mind about which
university to attend.
The children were making a mess in the kitchen while trying to bake cookies.
23. The librarian is keeping a record of all the books that have been borrowed.
The doctor apologized for keeping the patients waiting so long.
24. The books with large print are meant for partially sighted readers.
It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.
25. We paid a visit to our old neighbors who recently moved to a new house.
He paid her a compliment on her beautiful painting.
26. He touched the girl on the arm to get her attention.
Your kindness has touched my family.
27. He makes a living by selling handmade jewelry at local markets.
She makes progress every day in learning Spanish.
28. Running a hotel requires excellent organizational skills and patience.
By not wearing a helmet, he is running a risk of serious injury.
29. The detective was making a report about the crime scene.
Volunteering at the shelter is her way of making a contribution to the community.
30. She took an interest in photography after her trip to Italy.
He took a risk by investing in a startup company last week.
31. My grandmother enjoys doing a puzzle in the evenings to relax.
We are not doing him a favour by serving him.
32. Some people think I'm weird doing meditation, but it works for me and that's all
that matters.
Neither watch works, they're both broken.
