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"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

"Because the children were sneakers, they managed to get backstage at the concert without being seen. "

"My little sister had to stay home from school because she had chickenpox. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"The doctor used a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the student's persistent headaches. "

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

"The school rules explicitly exclude students who have not paid their fees. "

"The teacher eliminated the confusing question from the test. "

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "