know. 11. He was not afraid it would rain; he was afraid that he would find there a certain person he did not wish to see. 12. They have nothing to live on. 13. That is probably because they have spent more money than they have earned. 14. What is that to you u? 15. It's all the same to me. 16. It would be better for him to do it. 17. Have you ever seen anything like [it]? 18. No, I never have. 19. He did his best to please me. 20. It does not matter. 2. Finish writing your letter 11. 1. Everybody has left. at once. 3. Have you counted these sentences? 4. How many are there? 5. The sun is shining for every one. 6. In summer the days are longer than in winter. 7. The museum of the Louvre in Paris is the largest and most beautiful one in Europe. 8. Don't you hear the noise in the street? 9. Haven't you heard what it is? 10. I have never even heard of it. 11. He never hears (has news) from his niece, unless he writes to her. 12. If you had put that book on my desk, it would be there still. 13. This is more than I need. 14. My life is at stake. 15. Shall we walk or ride this morning? 16. As you please (fut. of vouloir). 17. The English travel a great deal on the Continent, although they do not like to cross the Channel. 18. If you had ever crossed it yourself, you would not blame them. 19. I have done so more times than you think. 20. You are not to repeat to any one what you have been told. 21. They must be sorry to know of your illness. 22. Come and pay (make) us a visit soon. 23. Before he went away, he told me he would be back in a week. 24. Do not speak to us now; we are reading something very interesting. 25. Do not read so loud; there is some one sick in the next room. seen each other for ten or twelve years. have happened since you saw her. 28. teresting French books you have ever read. 29. Only rich people put up at that hotel. 30. These sentences are much easier to write than you pretend. 26. We have not 27. Many things Name the most in II. Sentences selected from college entrance examinations. On rougit de ne pas savoir; on ne rougit jamais d'apprendre. 1. 1. Come and see me Monday, the twenty-second of June. 2. He will give you some books if you obey him. 3. She came to me saying, "Give me some red roses." 4. We often think of you and your sick friend. 5. Who is it? 8. Here 9. I saw 10. Don't What is it? Tell me of what you are thinking. Whom do you see? What does he say? 6. What is electricity (électricité)? I don't know what it is. 7. In which house does he live, the wooden one or the marble one? are his two new books; which do you prefer? him go out two hours ago. It is now five o'clock. let him see them. 11. Make him read it. He has written it himself. 12. What you say is true, I have heard it said. 13. Sit down if you please, he will come soon. 14. Give them some. Give it to them. Don't give any to him or to her. Present me to them. 15. He introduced himself to us. 16. What fine apples! Give me six. 17. Two thousand seven hundred and ninety-one men were killed in that battle. 18. He was hungry and stole a dollar from that old lady. 19. How well he sings! How beautiful it is! 20. Have the windows closed; it is cold to-day. 4. 3. He has The prettiest 5. Whose is 2. 1. I wish he would come. I must see him at once. 2. I am afraid they will come without hats. hurt himself. They say he broke his arm. child in town has yellow hair and blue eyes. that ancient book? Is it yours or your brother's? 6. Please give this pen and paper to your friend, and tell him to keep them till to-morrow. 7. Has any one come? No one has come. 8. Have you any letters for me? I have two, and there is also a package for you. 9. It will be mine before to-morrow. 11. I do not think he did it. 10. You must not do it. 15. His 12. He has hurt his foot. 13. Let us eat, drink, and be merry. 14. The man whose house you will see. wife was at the same time his friend. 16. George Washington was born on the twenty-second of February, seventeen hundred and thirty-two. 17. I have more money than he has, because he has none at all. 18. Although he did it, he will not do it again. 19. When can I see you? 20. I shall be at home to-morrow evening at seven o'clock; bring your friends, and I will take you all to the theater. 3. 1. Have you written the letter which I dictated to you this morning? 2. I have written it and I have sent it to the person to whom it was addressed. 3. Was there an answer to it? No, there was not. 4. Have they been waiting for us long? 5. I believe they have been waiting since ten minutes to three. 6. Where are they now? 7. They are all in the dining-room. 8. Well, let them come in, I am ready to see them. 9. Do you know what they want? 10. They want to speak to you about their work. 11. What is the matter with you? 12. What are you about? 13. If he would but do it! 14. Mind your own business. 15. The story goes that he did it. 16. I happened to be near him at the time. 17. You had better not do that again. 18. How long is it since you have heard from him? 19. It is all up them the letter 4. 1. What is that to him? 2. It is in vain for you to do it. 3. I shall not be able to go with you unless you return with me. 4. They would like to take the king prisoner. 5. You read much, but you say nothing. 6. I shall soon know French. 7. If he or she had given yesterday, I should already have received it. 9. What is true? 10. It is true that the 11. You must go away from here. 12. There are six or seven men in that room, but I do not see any boy there. 13. If she were to speak quickly (rapidement), I should not answer her. 14. Do not come with me, but go away. 8. It is true. king is dead. |