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This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
Despite the rain, Swe VPasthad a great time at the park.
Explanation
Despite the rain, we had a great time at the park.
Patternshave — had — had^a great time
SShe VPastsmiled despite her pain.
Explanation
She smiled despite her pain.
Despite stbeing p2tired, She VPastfinished the marathon.
Explanation
Despite being tired, he finished the marathon.
SThey VPastsucceeded despite pAPreshaving limited resources.
Explanation
They succeeded despite having limited resources.
Patternshave — had — had
Despite the late hour, Sthe streets HPastwere pAPresbustling with people.
Explanation
Despite the late hour, the streets were bustling with people.
Patternsthe late hour
S*He st*Pastwas v2Pastpromoted despite the company's overall struggles.
Explanation
He was promoted despite the company's overall struggles.
Patternsthe company's overall struggles
Despite the criticism, Sshe VPastcontinued her work undeterred.
Explanation
Despite the criticism, she continued her work undeterred.
SThe event stPastwas p2a success despite the initial technical problems.
Explanation
The event was a success despite the initial technical problems.
Patternsthe initial technical problems
Despite Swhat VPasthappened last time, Sthey VPastdecided vIto try again.
Explanation
Despite what happened last time, they decided to try again.
S*She st*Pastwas v2Pastinvited back despite the mistakes Sshe VPastmade in her last performance.
Explanation
She was invited back despite the mistakes she made in her last performance.
Patternsmake — made — made^her last performance
Despite the law, Ssome shops VPastremained p2open late.
Explanation
Despite the law, some shops remained open late.