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"The teacher had to admonish the students to be quiet during the test. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"The talking was loud during the school assembly. "

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

"The student's constant tardiness drew the disapprobation of the teacher, who felt it disrupted the class. "

"The siblings contended over which video game they would get to play next. "

"My mother's gentle reproach about my messy room hinted at her disappointment. "

"The clamorous crowd cheered when their team scored the winning goal. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"He is a student of life."

"My mother expressed her displeasure with my poor grades. "

""Leave me alone for once," she said angrily."