cursory

"The strong wooden beams are staying the roof of the old house. "

"He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue."

"My sister was careless about her deadlines, often turning in assignments late. "

"The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."

"The nightly patrol of the school grounds was increased after a series of thefts. "

"She gave a quick glance at the clock before rushing out the door. "

"Without much thinking about it they made a hasty decision to buy it."

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

"The child, excited about recess, was darting paper airplanes out the classroom window when the teacher wasn't looking. "

"The astronomer observed the stationary planet, noting its lack of apparent movement in the night sky. "

"The teacher requires students to submit their essays by Friday. "

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "