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"We ordered a plate of spring rolls as an appetizer before our main meal. "

"The smell of freshly baked cookies awakened everyone's appetites, and soon the plate was empty. "

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

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

"The woodcarver carefully used the whetstone to sharpen his chisel. "

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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

"The teacher was signaling to the students to be quiet by raising her hand. "

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

"The teacher's inspiring speech stimulated the students to study harder for the exam. "

"to sharpen a pencil or a knife or a musical note"