misfiring

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

"The old engine sputtered and coughed, then finally misfired, leaving us stranded on the side of the road. "

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

"The sequence of events in the school play was: introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution. "

"The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "

"The nervous student sputtered out his answer to the teacher's question. "

"The teacher anticipated the students' confusion about the new topic and explained it again, more slowly. "

"The practical for the carpentry course was building a small table. "

"My old car is unreliable; it often breaks down on the way to work. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

"The engine has four cylinders that move up and down to power the car. "