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1. 
Harry and Sally have decided to share a flat in the centre of the city. I don't approve. (START: I don't approve)
2. 
I don't like it when Peter comes home late. (START: I don't like Peter)
3. 
John has just been promoted. He's delighted. (START: John's delighted)
4. 
Employees are put out when they are paid late. (START: Employees are put out) (DO NOT use "when").
5. 
In this company it's John who handles orders for new stock. (START: John is responsible)
6. 
I don't believe my grandfather could commit a crime. (START: I don't believe my grandfather is capable)
7. 
Amelia is proud that she passed her driving-test first time. (START: Amelia is proud)
8. 
"Sorry I'm late", said Jane. (START: Jane apologised)
9. 
We think it was the girl's father who murdered her. (START: We suspect the girl's father)
10. 
She will often panic if there is a problem. (START: She) (USE: tendency)
11. 
I was surprised when he said he wouldn't work overtime. (START: His) (USE: refusal)
12. 
Don't bother to read that book. (START: It) (USE: worth) (do NOT use contractions)
13. 
Shall I carry your bag for you? (START: Would) (USE: like)
14. 
He tried very hard to give up smoking. (START: He) (USE: effort)
15. 
I'm very grateful to you for coming at such short notice. (START: I really) (USE: appreciate)
16. 
I found it impossible not to laugh when he said that. (START: I) (USE: help)
17. 
If you don't leave now, you'll miss the bus. (START: You) (USE: better) (do NOT use contractions)
18. 
I find it difficult to remember names. (START: I) (USE: difficulty)
19. 
They made us clean up the mess. (START: We) (USE: made)
20. 
She didn't like the fact that he had been treated so badly. (START: She objected) (USE: being)
21. 
I woke up when the baby started to cry. (START: I was woken up...).
22. 
It's always expensive to buy a new house. (FINISH: ...is always expensive).
23. 
Andrew, I've just heard you've won the competition. Congratulations. (START: Andrew, congratulations...).
24. 
I don't mind living alone. I've done it for some years. (USE: used) (FINISH: ...alone.)
25. 
If I take the job, I'll have to move to Paris. (USE: mean) (START: Taking)
26. 
Jan succeeded in finishing all her work on time. (USE: managed)
27. 
Calling Jim is pointless, because his phone is out of order. (USE: use) (START: It's)
28. 
I bet you wouldn't ask David to come with you to the party. (USE: dare)
29. 
Joe doesn't like it when people treat him like a child. (USE: resents)