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"He took a few cautious steps toward the cave."

"The dog is guarding the house while we are away. "

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

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

"The police officer looked at her suspiciously."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"My provident grandmother saved a portion of her income every month for her retirement. "

"The magician's performance relied heavily on clever trickery to fool the audience. "

"The compares of the two essays highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of each argument. "

"I am watching a movie. "

"The student's deception about completing the assignment led to a disappointing grade. "

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "