criticizes

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"He assessed the situation."

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

"The student's homework was full of errors, so she had to redo it. "

"It will take several years to evaluate the material gathered in the survey."

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

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"The old car had many faults, including a rusty engine and broken headlights. "

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

"He is a student of life."

"The chipped paint on the wall was a small fault in an otherwise beautiful room. "

"Her hard work and dedication earned her several merits from the teacher. "