joked

"The teacher organized a friendly game of basketball after school. "

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

"Follow that car!"

"I didn’t mean what I said — I was only joking."

"During the camping trip, my tentmate became a true comrade, helping me build the fire and sharing his snacks. "

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

"The school fair provided much amusement for the children. "

"The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often.""

"He was hoping that we would take him seriously."

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

"She spent the afternoon teasing the wool apart to prepare it for spinning. "

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "