struck

"Light penetrates darkness."

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

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

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

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

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"Follow that car!"

"The teacher eliminated the confusing question from the test. "

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "