A tropical rain forest is very lush because it receives much rain.

 Trying to control a wild animal can be perilous.

The land is fertile; the farmers can grow many kinds of crops there.

Unfortunately, the farmer discovered too late that the land he had bought was barren.

The professor was chosen to teach the course because of his expertise on the subject.

The cake was so scrumptious that Cindy ate quite a few pieces.

Some children eat too many sweets and their teeth become decayed.

John moved from New York to a small farm because he prefers rural living.

It was difficult to keep law and order in the Old West because of all the outlaws.

The city was devastated by the powerful earthquake.

I begged the family not to kill the wild animal, and they finally listened to my pleas.

As the fat man sat down, the chair collapsed under him, with a loud noise of tearing canvas.

Your library permit expires next month. If you want to borrow more books, you must request a new one.

The whole region is sparsely populated; our nearest neighbor lives ten miles away.

Instead of complaining to me that you are ailing, you should see a doctor to find out what's wrong with you.