His salary was reduced because the company's financial situation worsened.

The sun's photosphere is very bright and can be seen from Earth.

I like spending time with my family on public holidays.

He is studying the problem closely.

He studied the ancient document closely.

He picked up the steel ball and stared at it intently.

My grandfather was born in the 1900's.

He surrendered in the game.

He finally surrendered after losing the match.

My younger brother is currently in his third year of high school, preparing for university entrance exams.