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Bob paid for Charlie's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. He is very hurt. Question: Bob is very hurt. True or False? Answer: True
Bernard, who had not told the government official that he was less than 21 when he filed for a homestead claim, did not consider that he had done anything dishonest. Still, anyone who knew that he was 19 years old could take his claim away from him. Question: Anyone who knew that he was 19 years old could take his claim away from Bernard. True or False? Answer: True
Mary took out her flute and played one of her favorite pieces. She has had it since she was a child. Question: She has had the flute since she was a child. True or False? Answer: True
Sam and Amy are passionately in love, but Amy's parents are unhappy about it, because they are snobs. Question: Sam and Amy are snobs. True or False? Answer: False
This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe; it was a fine selection of his writing. Question: It was a fine selection of Shakespeare's writing. True or False? Answer: True
The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens. I shall have to guard them. Question: I shall have to guard The chickens. True or False? Answer: True
The donkey wished a wart on its hind leg would disappear, and it did. Question: The donkey wished a wart on its hind leg would disappear, and wart did. True or False? Answer: True
I put the cake away in the refrigerator. It has a lot of butter in it. Question: The refrigerator has a lot of butter in it. True or False? Answer: False
The sack of potatoes had been placed below the bag of flour, so it had to be moved first. Question: The sack of potatoes had to be moved first. True or False? Answer: False
Papa looked down at the children's faces, so puzzled and sad now. It was bad enough that they had to be denied so many things because he couldn't afford them. Question: He couldn't afford the faces. True or False? Answer: False
I put the heavy book on the table and it broke. Question: The heavy book broke. True or False? Answer: False
I used an old rag to clean the knife, and then I put it in the drawer. Question: I put the knife in the drawer. True or False? Answer: True
James asked Robert for a favor but he refused. Question: James refused. True or False? Answer: False
Men had the right to keep their sons working for them until they were 21 years of age. Question: Men had the right to keep their sons working for them until the sons were 21 years of age. True or False? Answer: True
The older students were bullying the younger ones, so we rescued them. Question: We rescued the younger students. True or False? Answer: True
This morning, Joey built a sand castle on the beach, and put a toy flag in the highest tower, but this afternoon the wind knocked it down. Question: This afternoon the wind knocked The flag down. True or False? Answer: True
The sack of potatoes had been placed above the bag of flour, so it had to be moved first. Question: The sack of potatoes had to be moved first. True or False? Answer: True
Anne gave birth to a daughter last month. She is a very charming baby. Question: Anne's daughter is a very charming baby. True or False? Answer: True
Tatyana managed two guitars and a bag, and still could point out the Freemans: "Isn't it nice that they have come, Mama!" Question: Isn't it nice that the Freemans have come, Mama!" True or False? Answer: True
The painting in Mark's living room shows an oak tree. It is to the right of the bookcase. Question: The painting is to the right of the bookcase. True or False? Answer: True
Mark was close to Mr. Singer's heels. He heard him calling for the captain, promising him, in the jargon everyone talked that night, that not one thing should be damaged on the ship except only the ammunition, but the captain and all his crew had best stay in the cabin until the work was over. Question: The captain and all Mark's crew had best stay in the cabin until the work was over. True or False? Answer: False
When Tatyana reached the cabin, her mother was sleeping. She was careful not to disturb her, undressing and climbing back into her berth. Question: She was careful not to disturb her, undressing and climbing back into her mother's berth. True or False? Answer: False
Mark heard Steve's feet going down the ladder. The door of the shop closed after him. He ran to look out the window. Question: Steve ran to look out the window. True or False? Answer: False
The storekeepers stayed in town to run their stores and lived in the rooms behind them. Question: The storekeepers stayed in town to run their stores and lived in the rooms behind the storekeepers. True or False? Answer: False
Pete envies Martin because he is very successful. Question: Pete is very successful. True or False? Answer: False
Always before, Larry had helped Dad with his work. But he could not help him now, for Dad said that his boss at the railroad company would not want anyone but him to work in the office. Question: Dad's boss at the railroad company would not want anyone but him to work in the office. True or False? Answer: True
Grant worked hard to harvest his beans so he and his family would have enough to eat that winter, His friend Henry let him stack them in his barn where they would dry. Later, he and Tatyana would shell them and cook them for their Sunday dinners. Question: Later, he and Tatyana would shell them and cook them for his and Tatyana's Sunday dinners. True or False? Answer: True
The journalists interviewed the stars of the new movie. They were very persistent, so the interview lasted for a long time. Question: The stars were very persistent, so the interview lasted for a long time. True or False? Answer: False
Anna did a lot worse than her good friend Lucy on the test because she had studied so hard. Question: Anna had studied so hard. True or False? Answer: False
Dr. Adams informed Kate that she had cancer and presented several options for future treatment. Question: Kate had cancer and presented several options for future treatment. True or False? Answer: True
This book introduced Shakespeare to Ovid; it was a fine selection of his writing. Question: It was a fine selection of Ovid's writing. True or False? Answer: True
During a game of tag, Ethan ran from Luke because he was "it". Question: Luke was "it". True or False? Answer: True
Mr. Moncrieff visited Chester's luxurious New York apartment, thinking that it belonged to his son Edward. The result was that Mr. Moncrieff has decided to cancel Edward's allowance on the ground that he no longer requires his financial support. Question: Mr. Moncrieff no longer requires his financial support. True or False? Answer: False
Alice tried frantically to stop her daughter from chatting at the party, leaving us to wonder why she was behaving so strangely. Question: Alice was behaving so strangely. True or False? Answer: True
The signs over the shops' doors had pictures that indicated what work was done inside. Although more and more people were learning how to read, each artisan still had signs, not wishing to lose a possible patron merely because he happened to be illiterate. Question: Each artisan still had signs, not wishing to lose a possible patron merely because the patron happened to be illiterate. True or False? Answer: True
The scientists are studying three species of fish that have recently been found living in the Indian Ocean. They began two years ago. Question: The fish began two years ago. True or False? Answer: False
Dan took the rear seat while Bill claimed the front because his "Dibs!" was quicker. Question: Dan took the rear seat while Bill claimed the front because Bill's "Dibs!" was quicker. True or False? Answer: True
Sam Goodman's biography of the Spartan general Xenophanes conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties he faced in his research. Question: Sam Goodman's biography of the Spartan general Xenophanes conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties Xenophanes faced in his research. True or False? Answer: False
I stuck a pin through a carrot. When I pulled the pin out, it left a hole. Question: The pin left a hole. True or False? Answer: True
Jackson was greatly influenced by Arnold, though he lived two centuries later. Question: Arnold lived two centuries later. True or False? Answer: False
The politicians far away in Washington could not know the settlers so they must make rules to regulate them. Question: They must make rules to regular the settlers. True or False? Answer: True
As Andrea in the crop duster passed over Susan, she could see the landing gear. Question: Andrea could see the landing gear. True or False? Answer: False
Mama came over and sat down beside Alice. Gently she stroked her hair and let the child weep. Question: She stroked Alice's hair and let the child weep. True or False? Answer: True
Joe has sold his house and bought a new one a few miles away. He will be moving out of it on Thursday. Question: He will be moving out of The new house on Thursday. True or False? Answer: False
Mama came over and sat down beside Alice. Gently she stroked her hair and let the child weep. Question: She stroked Mama's hair and let the child weep. True or False? Answer: False
Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help she had recieved. Question: Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help Joan had recieved. True or False? Answer: True
I sat there feeling rather like a chappie I'd once read about in a book, who murdered another cove and hid the body under the dining-room table, and then had to be the life and soul of a dinner party, with it there all the time. Question: He had to be the life and soul of a dinner party, with the table there all the time. True or False? Answer: False
Larry, a timid teen-ager, lives with his widowed mother in a Brooklyn housing project. Larry's father, a gang leader, was shot to death; his father's disciple, Antonio, takes Larry under his wing, and quickly molds him into a drug runner. Question: His father's disciple, Antonio, takes Larry under his wing, and quickly molds Antonio into a drug runner. True or False? Answer: True
The older students were bullying the younger ones, so we punished them. Question: We punished the older students. True or False? Answer: True
At the Loebner competition the judges couldn't figure out which respondents were the chatbots because they were so advanced. Question: The chatbots were so advanced. True or False? Answer: True
Pam's parents came home and found her having sex with her boyfriend, Paul. They were embarrassed about it. Question: Pam and Paul were embarrassed about it. True or False? Answer: True
During a game of tag, Ethan ran from Luke because he was "it". Question: Ethan was "it". True or False? Answer: False
I was trying to open the lock with the key, but someone had filled the keyhole with chewing gum, and I couldn't get it out. Question: I couldn't get the key out. True or False? Answer: False
Alice looked for her friend Jade in the crowd. Since she always has good luck, Alice spotted her quickly. Question: Since Alice always has good luck, Alice spotted her quickly. True or False? Answer: True
Since it was raining, I carried the newspaper over my backpack to keep it dry. Question: I carried the newspaper over my backpack to keep the newspaper dry. True or False? Answer: False
Madonna fired her trainer because she couldn't stand her boyfriend. Question: She couldn't stand the trainer's boyfriend. True or False? Answer: True
In July, Kamtchatka declared war on Yakutsk. Since Yakutsk's army was much better equipped and ten times larger, they were victorious within weeks. Question: Kamchatka was victorious within weeks. True or False? Answer: False
Frank felt crushed when his longtime rival Bill revealed that he was the winner of the competition. Question: Bill was the winner of the competition. True or False? Answer: True
Bob paid for Charlie's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. He is very ungrateful. Question: Bob is very ungrateful. True or False? Answer: False
Mr. Moncrieff visited Chester's luxurious New York apartment, thinking that it belonged to his son Edward. The result was that Mr. Moncrieff has decided to cancel Edward's allowance on the ground that he no longer requires his financial support. Question: He no longer requires Mr. Moncrieff's financial support. True or False? Answer: True
The scientists are studying three species of fish that have recently been found living in the Indian Ocean. They appeared two years ago. Question: The scientists appeared two years ago. True or False? Answer: False
The painting in Mark's living room shows an oak tree. It is to the right of a house. Question: The painting is to the right of a house. True or False? Answer: False
The police arrested all of the gang members. They were trying to stop the drug trade in the neighborhood. Question: The gang members were trying to stop the drug trade in the neighborhood. True or False? Answer: False
Mr. Taylor was a man of uncertain temper and his general tendency was to think that David was a poor chump and that whatever step he took in any direction on his own account was just another proof of his innate idiocy. Question: Any direction on his own account was just another proof of Mr. Taylor's innate idiocy. True or False? Answer: False
John was jogging through the park when he saw a man juggling watermelons. He was very impressed. Question: The juggler was very impressed. True or False? Answer: False
The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens. They have gotten very bold. Question: The chickens have gotten very bold. True or False? Answer: False
Adam can't leave work here until Bob arrives to replace him. If Bob had left home for work on time, he would be here by this time. Question: Adam would be here by this time. True or False? Answer: False
In July, Kamtchatka declared war on Yakutsk. Since Yakutsk's army was much better equipped and ten times larger, they were victorious within weeks. Question: Yakutsk was victorious within weeks. True or False? Answer: True
Mary tucked her daughter Anne into bed, so that she could sleep. Question: Mary tucked her daughter Anne into bed, so that Mary could sleep. True or False? Answer: False
Every day after dinner Mr. Schmidt took a long nap. Mark would let him sleep for an hour, then wake him up, scold him, and get him to work. He needed to get him to finish his work, because his work was beautiful. Question: Mark needed to get him to finish his work, because his work was beautiful. True or False? Answer: True
Men had the right to keep their sons working for them until they were 21 years of age. Question: Men had the right to keep their sons working for them until the men were 21 years of age. True or False? Answer: False
Everyone really loved the oatmeal cookies; only a few people liked the chocolate chip cookies. Next time, we should make fewer of them. Question: We should make fewer of the chocolate chip cookies. True or False? Answer: True
Fred is the only man alive who still remembers my father as an infant. When Fred first saw my father, he was twelve years old. Question: When Fred first saw my father, Fred was twelve years old. True or False? Answer: True
Many people start to read Paul's books and can't put them down. They are popular because Paul writes so well. Question: Paul's books are popular because Paul writes so well. True or False? Answer: True
Fred covered his eyes with his hands, because the wind was blowing sand around. He opened them when the wind stopped. Question: He opened his hands when the wind stopped. True or False? Answer: False
The donkey wished a wart on its hind leg would disappear, and it did. Question: The donkey wished a wart on its hind leg would disappear, and donkey did. True or False? Answer: False
At the Loebner competition the judges couldn't figure out which respondents were the chatbots because they were so stupid. Question: The chatbots were so stupid. True or False? Answer: False
This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe; it was a major influence on his writing. Question: It was a major influence on Goethe's writing. True or False? Answer: True
I saw Jim yelling at some guy in a military uniform with a huge red beard. I don't know who he was, but he looked very unhappy. Question: I don't know who the guy in uniform was, but he looked very unhappy. True or False? Answer: True
John couldn't see the stage with Billy in front of him because he is so short. Question: Billy is so short. True or False? Answer: False
George got free tickets to the play, but he gave them to Eric, because he was not particularly eager to see it. Question: George was not particularly eager to see it. True or False? Answer: True
Alice was dusting the living room and trying to find the button that Mama had hidden. No time today to look at old pictures in her favorite photo album. Today she had to hunt for a button, so she put the album on a chair without even opening it. Question: No time today to look at old pictures in Mama's favorite photo album. True or False? Answer: False
I was trying to open the lock with the key, but someone had filled the keyhole with chewing gum, and I couldn't get it in. Question: I couldn't get the chewing gum in. True or False? Answer: False
The trophy doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because it is too small. Question: The suitcase is too small. True or False? Answer: True
The lawyer asked the witness a question, but he was reluctant to answer it. Question: The lawyer was reluctant to answer it. True or False? Answer: False
Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help she had recieved. Question: Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help Susan had recieved. True or False? Answer: False
Mark became absorbed in Blaze, the white horse. He was afraid the stable boys at the Burlington Stables struck at him and bullied him because he was timid, so he took upon himself the feeding and care of the animal. Question: Mark took upon himself the feeding and care of the animal. True or False? Answer: True
Tatyana managed two guitars and a bag, and still could point out the Freemans: "Isn't it nice that they have come, Mama!" Question: Isn't it nice that the two guitars and a bag have come, Mama!" True or False? Answer: False
Mark told Pete many lies about himself, which Pete included in his book. He should have been more truthful. Question: Pete should have been more truthful. True or False? Answer: False
Tom threw his schoolbag down to Ray after he reached the bottom of the stairs. Question: Ray reached the bottom of the stairs. True or False? Answer: True
When the sponsors of the bill got to the town hall, they were surprised to find that the room was full of opponents. They were very much in the minority. Question: The opponents were very much in the minority. True or False? Answer: False
Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, he would have lost. Question: Adam would have lost. True or False? Answer: True
My meeting started at 4:00 and I needed to catch the train at 4:30, so there wasn't much time. Luckily, it was short, so it worked out. Question: The meeting was short, so it worked out. True or False? Answer: True
John couldn't see the stage with Billy in front of him because he is so tall. Question: John is so tall. True or False? Answer: False
All the buttons up the back of Dora's plaid dress were buttoned outside-in. Maude should have thought to button her up; but no, she had left poor little Dora to do the best she could, alone. Question: She had left poor little Dora to do the best Maude could, alone. True or False? Answer: False
I'm sure that my map will show this building; it is very good. Question: The building is very good. True or False? Answer: False
Tom gave Ralph a lift to school so he wouldn't have to walk. Question: Ralph wouldn't have to walk. True or False? Answer: True
Sid explained his theory to Mark but he couldn't understand him. Question: Sid couldn't understand him. True or False? Answer: False
In the middle of the outdoor concert, the rain started falling, but it continued until 10. Question: The rain continued until 10. True or False? Answer: False
Frank was upset with Tom because the toaster he had bought from him didn't work. Question: The toaster Frank had bought from him didn't work. True or False? Answer: True