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"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

"He was slightly built, but tall."

"I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor."

"The light rain dampened the grass in the park. "

"Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"The heavy curtains deadened the sound of the traffic outside. "

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "