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"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The lonely puppy began to whimper as soon as we left the room."

"The student's submission of the homework assignment was late. "

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

""The baseball game was canceled because a severe thunderstorm was approaching." "

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."