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This set contains 11 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024

st*PastWas S*the homework v2Pastcompleted on time?

Explanation

Was the homework completed on time?

HPresIs S*the meeting st*being v2Pastheld today?

Explanation

Is the meeting being held today?

Patternshold — held — held

st*PastWere S*the cookies v2Pastbaked by your mom?

Explanation

Were the cookies baked by your mom?

HrPresHas S*the project st*Pastbeen v2Pastapproved?

Explanation

Has the project been approved?

st*PastWas S*the book v2Pastwritten by a famous author?

Explanation

Was the book written by a famous author?

Patternswrite — wrote — written^a famous author

HfWill S*the repairs st*be v2Pastfinished by tomorrow?

Explanation

Will the repairs be finished by tomorrow?

HPresIs S*the room st*being v2Pastcleaned now?

Explanation

Is the room being cleaned now?

st*PastWas S*the movie v2Pastdirected by Steven Spielberg?

Explanation

Was the movie directed by Steven Spielberg?

HrPresHas S*the decision st*Pastbeen v2Pastmade yet?

Explanation

Has the decision been made yet?

Patternsmake — made — made

st*PastWere S*the invitations v2Pastsent out last week?

Explanation

Were the invitations sent out last week?

Patternssend — sent — sent

HPresIs S*the report st*being v2Pastprepared by the team?

Explanation

Is the report being prepared by the team?