prodded

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

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

"The teacher gave a prompt to finish the paragraph before lunch. "

"I encouraged him during his race."

"Her stubbornness prevented her from admitting she was wrong, even when presented with evidence. "

"The finish of the school year was a relief for all the students. "

"The mother spoke to her child gently, trying to calm him down. "

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

"The farmer planted corn in his fields every spring. "

"When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

"I am watching a movie. "