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Express Simultaneous Actions with "As"
This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
As Sthe sun VPastset, Sthe lights in the city VPastbegan vIto glow.
Explanation
As the sun set, the lights in the city began to glow.
Patternsset — set — set^begin — began — begun
SShe VPastlaughed as Sshe VPastspoke about her adventures.
Explanation
She laughed as she spoke about her adventures.
Patternsspeak — spoke — spoken
As Swe VPastwalked through the museum, Swe VPastadmired the ancient artifacts.
Explanation
As we walked through the museum, we admired the ancient artifacts.
Patternsthe ancient artifacts
SHe VPreslistens to music as She VPresworks.
Explanation
He listens to music as he works.
As Sthe teacher VPastexplained the lesson, Sthe students VPasttook notes.
Explanation
As the teacher explained the lesson, the students took notes.
Patternstake — took — taken
As Syou VPresread this report, please Vnote any discrepancies Syou VPresfind.
Explanation
As you read this report, please note any discrepancies you find.
Patternsread — read — read^find — found — found
SThe crowd VPastcheered as Sthe athlete VPastcrossed the finish line.
Explanation
The crowd cheered as the athlete crossed the finish line.
Patternsthe finish line
As Sthe alarm VPastrang, Severyone VPaststarted vIto evacuate the building.
Explanation
As the alarm rang, everyone started to evacuate the building.
Patternsring — rang — rung
As Sshe VPastanswered the phone, Sher voice VPastechoed in the silent room.
Explanation
As she answered the phone, her voice echoed in the silent room.
Patternsthe silent room
SHe VPastgrew more p2anxious as Sthe time for his speech VPastdrew near.
Explanation
He grew more anxious as the time for his speech drew near.
Patternsgrow — grew — grown^draw — drew — drawn
As Sthe wind VPastpicked up, Sthe waves VPastbecame p2rougher.
Explanation
As the wind picked up, the waves became rougher.
Patternsbecome — became — become