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Describe Actions in Progress with "While"

This set contains 11 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024

While SI VPrescook, Syou Mcan v2set the table.

Explanation

While I cook, you can set the table.

Patternsset — set — set

SHe VPreslistens to music while pAworking.

Explanation

He listens to music while working.

While Sshe HPastwas pAsinging, Severyone VPaststopped vIto listen.

Explanation

While she was singing, everyone stopped to listen.

SI VPastsaw him while pAwalking to school.

Explanation

I saw him while walking to school.

Patternssee — saw — seen

While Swe HPastwere pAwatching the movie, Sthe power VPastwent out.

Explanation

While we were watching the movie, the power went out.

Patternsgo — went — gone

SThey HPastwere pAPresarguing while Sthe teacher HPastwas pAexplaining the lesson.

Explanation

They were arguing while the teacher was explaining the lesson.

SYou Mcan v2charge your phone while Syou VPressleep.

Explanation

You can charge your phone while you sleep.

Patternssleep — slept — slept

While Sthe north VPresenjoys sunshine, Sthe south HPresis pAPresexperiencing storms.

Explanation

While the north enjoys sunshine, the south is experiencing storms.

While Ssome HPastwere pAdancing, Sothers HPastsat pAPreschatting.

Explanation

While some were dancing, others sat chatting.

Patternssit — sat — sat

SHe VPastsprained his ankle while pArunning in the park.

Explanation

He sprained his ankle while running in the park.

Patternsrun — ran — run

While Smany stPresare at work, Ssome VPresprefer vIto shop during off-peak hours.

Explanation

While many are at work, some prefer to shop during off-peak hours.

Patternsoff-peak hours