1.  A balanced read-aloud diet gives our children an appreciation for the sounds and shapes and purposes of many different kinds of texts.

2.  A beautiful lake is inhabited by many species of waterfowl and the delightful formal gardens include herb and sculpture gardens.

3.  A big attraction of the West Country for many second home owners is the opportunity it offers for waterside living.

4.  A big reason is that many sportscasters are ex-athletes and few of the rest follow racing.

5.  A bigger unit can take more casualties before its combat worthiness is eroded.

6.  A bit more flour should do the trick.

7.  A boilerplate is a sentence, paragraph, or entire section of text that is used in many different documents.

8.  A box with a blanket draped over the top to act as a door makes a home for how many children?

9.  A close examination of the figures revealed many discrepancies.