EN · Patterns
Subject + verb + for + duration
This set contains 9 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
SShe VPastworked for eight hours straight.
Explanation
She worked for eight hours straight.
SHe VPaststudied for three weeks before the exam.
Explanation
He studied for three weeks before the exam.
SThey VPastcollaborated for several months on the project.
Explanation
They collaborated for several months on the project.
SWe VPastdiscussed the issue for an hour.
Explanation
We discussed the issue for an hour.
SShe VPastwaited for two days vIto get a response.
Explanation
She waited for two days to get a response.
Patternsget — got — gotten
SHe VPasttrained for a year vIto qualify.
Explanation
He trained for a year to qualify.
SThey VPastprepared for the presentation for a week.
Explanation
They prepared for the presentation for a week.
SWe VPastplanned the event for over a month.
Explanation
We planned the event for over a month.
Patternsover a month
SShe VPastresearched the topic for several hours.
Explanation
She researched the topic for several hours.