The stricken family thanked the entire community for their benevolence after the earthquake.

The earthquake caused widespread damage throughout the island.

The superintendent’s remarks at the meeting were wrongly construed by the sensitive workers.

The vile contemptible thief was given the severest penalty for his offence against society.

A citizen is expected to show complete allegiance to his native land.

He acted with extreme caution and avoided giving a biased opinion on the matter.

The new recruits in the teaching profession are certainly less zealous than those of former years.

They worked hard to alleviate the poor conditions of the working class.

The man used a ruse to gain admission to the stadium.