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Express Simultaneous Actions with "As"

This set contains 11 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024

01

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

02

SShe VPastlaughed as Sshe VPastspoke about her adventures.

Explanation

She laughed as she spoke about her adventures.

Patternsspeak — spoke — spoken

03

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

04

SHe VPreslistens to music as She VPresworks.

Explanation

He listens to music as he works.

05

As Sthe teacher VPastexplained the lesson, Sthe students VPasttook notes.

Explanation

As the teacher explained the lesson, the students took notes.

Patternstake — took — taken

06

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

07

SThe crowd VPastcheered as Sthe athlete VPastcrossed the finish line.

Explanation

The crowd cheered as the athlete crossed the finish line.

Patternsthe finish line

08

As Sthe alarm VPastrang, Severyone VPaststarted vIto evacuate the building.

Explanation

As the alarm rang, everyone started to evacuate the building.

Patternsring — rang — rung

09

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

10

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

11

As Sthe wind VPastpicked up, Sthe waves VPastbecame p2rougher.

Explanation

As the wind picked up, the waves became rougher.

Patternsbecome — became — become