1. The fox's attempt to reach the grapes was in vain. 2. The storm had a bad effect on the crops. 3. The project found favor with the committee. 4. The personnel officer gave her word that she wouldn't tell anyone about his time in prison. 5. The story he told us was beyond belief for anybody. 6. I had lost touch with him because I didn't have his phone number. 7. I enjoy being a big fish in a small company. 8. The success of our local theater has put our city on the map. 9. She is not upset; she is only putting on an act. 10. The bank robbers made their getaway in a stolen car. 11. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down for it. 12. Due to the absence of atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is black, just like in space. 13. These young men became doctors after ten years of training. 14. It is believed that paper was invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D 15. A man unknown to me told me about that 16. That was a silly thing to say! 17. We've run out of petrol; we need to refuel. 18. It takes six hours to drive from here to London by car. 19. He regretted not saying goodbye to her at the airport. 20.They failed to come up with a solution to the problem 21.Most stores will accept credit cards as an alternative to cash 22.Brushing your teeth regularly can prevent tooth decay 23.Some of Peter's expressions remind me of my brother 24.How old do you think this bridge is? 25.Repairing that old typewriter would be pointless