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

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

"The school's annual theatrical was a delightful performance of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." "

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

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

""He asked, rhetorically, if anyone had seen his keys." "

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

"A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected."

"The student vociferously argued his point during the class debate. "

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

"He theatrically sighed and slumped onto the couch after finishing his homework. "