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Use "Once" to Discuss Occurrences in the Past

This set contains 11 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024

SI once VPastvisited Paris when SI stPastwas p2a teenager.

Explanation

I once visited Paris when I was a teenager.

SShe once VPastclimbed the highest mountain in Africa.

Explanation

She once climbed the highest mountain in Africa.

Patternsthe highest mountain

SThey once VPastlived in a small village before pAPresmoving to the city.

Explanation

They once lived in a small village before moving to the city.

Patternsa small village

SHe once VPastowned a pet snake, but She VPresdoesn’t anymore.

Explanation

He once owned a pet snake, but he doesn’t anymore.

Patternsdo — did — done^a pet snake

SWe once VPasthad a big family reunion with over 50 people.

Explanation

We once had a big family reunion with over 50 people.

Patternshave — had — had^a big family reunion^over 50 people

HPastDid Syou once v2work as a chef?

Explanation

Did you once work as a chef?

SI once VPastsaw a double rainbow while pAhiking in the mountains.

Explanation

I once saw a double rainbow while hiking in the mountains.

Patternssee — saw — seen^a double rainbow

SShe once VPastperformed in a famous theater in London.

Explanation

She once performed in a famous theater in London.

Patternsa famous theater

SThey once VPasttraveled across Europe by train.

Explanation

They once traveled across Europe by train.

SHe once VPastwrote a book about his adventures.

Explanation

He once wrote a book about his adventures.

Patternswrite — wrote — written

HrPresHave Syou once v2Pastexperienced a solar eclipse?

Explanation

Have you once experienced a solar eclipse?

Patternsa solar eclipse