2. As a parent, it helps if you turn a blind eye to your children's minor misdemeanours
3. The longer we delay the less likely we are to clinch the deal
5. The accident was caused by sheer carelessness
6. He has a reputation for being a very good pianist
7. He dismissed the whole idea as being ridiculous
8. I have serious doubt that he will be able to pass the examination
9. I agreed to do the work because I understood that l would be paid for it.
