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"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

"She answered the teacher's question confidently, knowing she had studied hard. "

"The sofa has soft cushions that make it comfortable to sit on. "

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

"What do you want to eat?  I want you to leave.  I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."

"The baby took a few shaky steps toward his mother. "

"He is a student of life."

"The student proudly raised her hand to answer the question. "

"The cowboy learned to bestride his pony with confidence. "

"The toddler wobbled across the living room, giggling as she tried to reach her toys. "

"The child, too small to reach the pedals, adopted a wide straddle on the tricycle seat. "

"The jokes had them giggling like little girls all evening."