child - use in sentences

Adjective modifier

  • unborn: Hidden in that last sentence is the ghost -- the words " unborn child.

Converse of object

  • help: Derby County Coaches help local children On Saturday 18th June football did come home to The Community House!
  • bear: At the moment there are too many children born who are at a disadvantage.
  • teach: She was asked, 'Why not teach children how to decode from the start?
  • encourage: The overall aim of the project is to encourage school children into science.
  • protect: Aren't you glad there are laws to protect children from working in horrible conditions?

Modifies a noun

  • poverty: The working families tax credit is key to the government's strategy to tackle low pay and child poverty.
  • protection: Recommendations then included creating a national child protection unit to promote good practice.
  • abuse: Be consistent and effective in the investigation of child abuse referrals.
  • labor: As a consequence, many people sold their children into child labor and prostitution.

Adjective modifier

  • old: We advise that you attend the older child's session and your younger child will follow the older children.

Noun used with modifier

  • pre-school: There are groups for babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
  • school: Last year the roadshow went to 341 schools, reaching over 30,000 school children.

Preposition: of

  • age: With all the main cast reprising their roles, this is a hoot for children of all ages.

Preposition: with

  • disability: The DSE Mini Games gives children with disabilities the opportunity to participate in sporting activities.

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