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"The children eagerly awaited their turn to play outside. "

"The potatoes need to be mashed."

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

"The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "

"Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous."

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

"My family planted potatoes in our garden this spring. "

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

"My sister is the second oldest child in our family. "

"My dinner was a sandwich and some fruit, before I went to my afternoon class. "

"The recipe called for a specific portion of flour, not the entire bag. "