variants

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

"The professor's lectures on linguistic patterns of English helped us understand the complexities of grammar. "

"The sequence of events in the school play was: introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution. "

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

"The government has complete control over the situation."

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

"He was slightly built, but tall."

"The baby was born with very little pigmentation in her skin and hair, making her look almost translucent. "

"The holiday started with two unrelated mishaps."

"We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."