diminishes

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

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

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

"My colleague from the accounting department helped me understand the new software. "

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

"The loud music diminished to a whisper as I walked further away from the concert. "

"The cat disappeared behind the sofa. "

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

"The increases in the price of milk were a surprise to the grocery shoppers. "

"My mother is always criticizing my messy room. "