1.
He tried to cajole her, but it was in vain.

2.
As they whispered, I felt awkward in their company.

3.
The old man asserted that the whole art of medicine lay in judicious poisoning.

4.
The courage shown by the soldiers at this moment of crisis is exemplary.

5.
The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble movements.

6.
Courtesy does not cost one anything.

7.
Nowadays, pollution is rampant in all major urban centres.

8.
Every body laughed at the puerility of his statement

9.
There must be lively discussion of Indian authors if we are to foster our national literature.

10.
The host looked quite jaded by the time the party was over.