1. His good cheer was not returned.
2. There was complete silence.
3. There was an ominous silence.
4. There was a short, ominous silence.
5. It was less a request than a command.
6. - a final check Are you giving your pupils varied experiences, teaching strategies and activities?
7. - that you are perfectly happy here.
8. - which either went by a different name or was not recognised at that time.