seriousness

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

"The current state of the project is that we are behind schedule. "

"The exam of the child's handwriting revealed several areas needing improvement. "

"The final for history was on Friday. "