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"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

"The socks I grabbed this morning mismatched; one was blue and the other was green. "

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

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

"Appearances can be deceptive."

"The older kids were taunting the younger ones on the playground, calling them names and daring them to fight. "

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

"The sailboat glided across the lake, powered by the gentle breeze. "

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "