slumbering

"The negligent babysitter forgot to lock the back door, leaving the house vulnerable to intruders. "

"In her English class, Maria learned that a participle, like "running" in "running shoes," can act as an adjective. "

"Our team worked hard to defeat our competitors in the soccer tournament. "

"The teacher will be momentarily out of the room. "

"My friend studied hard for the test; therefore, she got a good grade. "

"The sudden loud noise disoriented the student, and she didn't know which way to go. "

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

"The children played peacefully in the park, sharing toys and laughing. "

"Example Sentence: "The puppy's twitching in his sleep made us think he was dreaming of chasing squirrels." "

"An inactive boy, he rarely exercised and preferred to stay indoors."

"The school's latest innovation is a new program that teaches students about sustainable living. "