deserving

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

"The policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department."

"The teacher entitled the essay "My First Day at School." "

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"My daughter has a busy schedule this semester, with three classes and a part-time job. "

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

"Her performance merited wild applause."

"He completed the assignment on time."