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"Archaeologists carefully dig in the dirt, looking for clues about past civilizations. "

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

"The model railway was uncovered."

"The children were encircling the maypole, holding colorful ribbons. "

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

"The circumference of the circular table was too large to fit in the dining room. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"an elasticated jacket"

"The breathtaking view from the mountaintop made the difficult hike worthwhile. "

"The silhouette of the cat sitting on the windowsill was clearly visible against the bright afternoon sun. "

"The farmer used earthworms to improve the soil in his garden. "