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Sentence 1: The teenager couldn't bear the shame of introducing his parents. Sentence 2: One mistake brought shame to all his family. Question: Is the word 'shame' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Can we finance the addition to our home? Sentence 2: He financed his home purchase through a local credit union. Question: Is the word 'finance' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: This will save money. Sentence 2: This will save you a lot of time. Question: Is the word 'save' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Leave lots of time for the trip. Sentence 2: At what time does your train leave? Question: Is the word 'leave' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: To blow a horse. Sentence 2: Blow now! Question: Is the word 'blow' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Beat the subway fare. Sentence 2: Beat a path through the forest. Question: Is the word 'beat' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The woman does not even have one stick of furniture moved in yet. Sentence 2: There was only one piece of furniture in the room. Question: Is the word 'furniture' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The sweat cut little rivulets into her face. Sentence 2: Cut a movie scene. Question: Is the word 'cut' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: She used a different color for the trim. Sentence 2: A white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light. Question: Is the word 'color' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: They're just country folk. Sentence 2: Lots of folks like to travel during the holidays. Question: Is the word 'folk' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The consolidation of the United States' hegemony over a new international economic system. Sentence 2: To say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony. Question: Is the word 'hegemony' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A ten day's leave to visit his mother. Sentence 2: She was granted leave to speak. Question: Is the word 'leave' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: It came by the first post. Sentence 2: If you hurry you'll catch the post. Question: Is the word 'post' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Draw on a cigarette. Sentence 2: Draw wire. Question: Is the word 'draw' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials. Sentence 2: X = \frac -b \pm \sqrtb^2-4ac2a is a formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0. Question: Is the word 'formula' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Tap beer in a bar. Sentence 2: Tap an M3 thread all the way through the hole. Question: Is the word 'tap' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He had no choice but to resign the game and let his opponent become the champion. Sentence 2: After fighting for so long, she finally resigned to her death. Question: Is the word 'resign' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Unfortunately, the leading bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they were walking down the aisle. Sentence 2: The bride's train was carried by her two young nephews. Question: Is the word 'train' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The machine is now in working order. Sentence 2: A friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there. Question: Is the word 'order' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: To post someone for cowardice. Sentence 2: Post a warning. Question: Is the word 'post' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The two buildings touch. Sentence 2: Are you all right? You've hardly touched your lunch. Question: Is the word 'touch' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The Post Office issued a series commemorating famous American entertainers. Sentence 2: His coin collection included the complete series of Indian-head pennies. Question: Is the word 'series' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The flock of birds took to the air. Sentence 2: Open a window and let in some air. Question: Is the word 'air' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The voice of experience. Sentence 2: The wee small voice of conscience. Question: Is the word 'voice' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: I had a strange feeling in my leg. Sentence 2: She had a feeling of euphoria. Question: Is the word 'feeling' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I'll save you the trouble. Sentence 2: This move will save money. Question: Is the word 'save' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Remove a case to another court. Sentence 2: Doug removed the smudges. Question: Is the word 'remove' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: No human situation is simple. Sentence 2: The dangerous situation developed suddenly. Question: Is the word 'situation' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Play games. Sentence 2: He plays on three teams. Question: Is the word 'play' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A reduction in the assessment per head of sheep. Sentence 2: He was at the head of the column. Question: Is the word 'head' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: His friendship was a comfort. Sentence 2: A padded chair was one of the room's few comforts. Question: Is the word 'comfort' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: His stories were too susceptible to ulteriority. Sentence 2: Their conversation was limited to ulteriorities. Question: Is the word 'ulteriority' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Leave the room. Sentence 2: She wants to leave. Question: Is the word 'leave' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Engineers had to scrub the satellite launch due to bad weather. Sentence 2: We had to scrub our vacation plans. Question: Is the word 'scrub' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Many sunken ships rest on the ocean floor. Sentence 2: The floor of the cave. Question: Is the word 'floor' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The line of men fall forward. Sentence 2: The most difficult task fell on the youngest member of the team. Question: Is the word 'fall' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Under control. Sentence 2: He had lost control of his sphincters. Question: Is the word 'control' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: A length of tubing. Sentence 2: A length of timber. Question: Is the word 'length' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: These people still follow the laws of their ancient religion. Sentence 2: Follow the road. Question: Is the word 'follow' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus. Sentence 2: We focused on what he wanted. Question: Is the word 'focus' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Crime doesn't pay. Sentence 2: He paid me 5000 pounds for the car. Question: Is the word 'pay' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Make lead into gold. Sentence 2: How much do you make a month in your new job? Question: Is the word 'make' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: What a revolting development! Sentence 2: Recent developments in Iraq. Question: Is the word 'development' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: To pack goods in a box. Sentence 2: Crowds packed the stands. Question: Is the word 'pack' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The mechanism of the ear. Sentence 2: The mechanism of infection. Question: Is the word 'mechanism' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: I need to charge my car battery. Sentence 2: The teacher charged the children to memorize the poem. Question: Is the word 'charge' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Can you teach me to sew? Sentence 2: I taught them French. Question: Is the word 'teach' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: City life. Sentence 2: Get a life. Question: Is the word 'life' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Use your head! Sentence 2: Use the plastic bags to store the food. Question: Is the word 'use' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He waited a long time. Sentence 2: He had a time holding back the tears. Question: Is the word 'time' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I will stake my good reputation for this. Sentence 2: Stake your goat. Question: Is the word 'stake' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: For English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters. Sentence 2: That was not the case. Question: Is the word 'case' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: We had to oblige him. Sentence 2: The singer obliged with another song. Question: Is the word 'oblige' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: When bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist. Sentence 2: Acetylcholine is an agonist at the a cholinergic receptor. Question: Is the word 'agonist' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He wanted to live his own life without interference from others. Sentence 2: He hoped for a new life in Australia. Question: Is the word 'life' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: She didn't leave until midnight. Sentence 2: I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors. Question: Is the word 'leave' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: This will save you a lot of time. Sentence 2: She saved the old family photographs in a drawer. Question: Is the word 'save' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Run a subject. Sentence 2: I'm not ready to run a marathon. Question: Is the word 'run' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I just don't get him. Sentence 2: Where did she get these news? Question: Is the word 'get' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The grant doesn't cover my salary. Sentence 2: The second officer covered the top floor. Question: Is the word 'cover' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: When I last tried to eat strawberries I had a terrible allergic reaction. Sentence 2: A bad reaction to the medicine. Question: Is the word 'reaction' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: "The quality of mercy is not strained" -- Shakespeare. Sentence 2: Security, stability, and efficiency are good qualities of an operating system. Question: Is the word 'quality' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Make enemies. Sentence 2: He made a fool of himself at the meeting. Question: Is the word 'make' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips. Sentence 2: His demands for attention were unceasing. Question: Is the word 'demand' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Mariners on sailing ships would sound the depth of the water with a weighted rope. Sentence 2: Sound the alarm. Question: Is the word 'sound' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Answer the riddle. Sentence 2: Answer a question. Question: Is the word 'answer' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: How does this shirt fit? Sentence 2: The small shirt doesn't fit me, so I'll buy the medium size. Question: Is the word 'fit' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The breaks of my new car act quickly. Sentence 2: The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people. Question: Is the word 'act' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Strike an arc. Sentence 2: They were struck with fear. Question: Is the word 'strike' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: She retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting. Sentence 2: He just did it for effect. Question: Is the word 'effect' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: We should go farther in this matter. Sentence 2: The day went well until I got your call. Question: Is the word 'go' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The connection between overeating and obesity. Sentence 2: There was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare. Question: Is the word 'connection' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Block an attack. Sentence 2: The offensive linemen tried to block the blitz. Question: Is the word 'block' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He made trade protection a plank in the party platform. Sentence 2: Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness. Question: Is the word 'protection' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area. Sentence 2: Did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin? Question: Is the word 'connect' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: If you see this man, run! Sentence 2: These dresses run small. Question: Is the word 'run' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss. Sentence 2: Infection can cause a lupus flare. Question: Is the word 'flare' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: They could still receive the sound but the picture was gone. Sentence 2: She was the picture of despair. Question: Is the word 'picture' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I went into the salon to get a clip. Sentence 2: He could do ten at a clip. Question: Is the word 'clip' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The rule of St. Dominic. Sentence 2: He determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs. Question: Is the word 'rule' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He made his escape from the mental hospital. Sentence 2: The prisoners made their escape by digging a tunnel. Question: Is the word 'escape' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The government tried to accelerate the commercialization of this development. Sentence 2: My father considered the commercialization of Christmas to be a sacrilege. Question: Is the word 'commercialization' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The check will clear within 2 business days. Sentence 2: The sky cleared after the storm. Question: Is the word 'clear' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: A long and happy marriage. Sentence 2: You should enter marriage for love. Question: Is the word 'marriage' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Load the camera. Sentence 2: He loaded his gun carefully. Question: Is the word 'load' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Meat loaf. Sentence 2: A loaf of cheese. Question: Is the word 'loaf' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The car is so dirty, we need to wash it. Sentence 2: The swollen river washed away the footbridge. Question: Is the word 'wash' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: How great thou art! Sentence 2: It's quite an art. Question: Is the word 'art' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: From the tone of her behavior I gathered that I had outstayed my welcome. Sentence 2: The general tone of articles appearing in the newspapers is that the government should withdraw. Question: Is the word 'tone' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Starch clothes. Sentence 2: She starched her blouses. Question: Is the word 'starch' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led. Sentence 2: Clubs were declared trumps. Question: Is the word 'trump' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The party went with a swing. Sentence 2: He took a wild swing at my head. Question: Is the word 'swing' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Messages must go through diplomatic channels. Sentence 2: She went through a lot of trouble. Question: Is the word 'go' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Toy with an idea. Sentence 2: Figo is toying with the English defence. Question: Is the word 'toy' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Paste the sign on the wall. Sentence 2: Cut and paste the sentence in the text. Question: Is the word 'paste' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Shop til you drop. Sentence 2: A single shot was fired and the bird dropped from the sky. Question: Is the word 'drop' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A man of action. Sentence 2: He saw action in Korea. Question: Is the word 'action' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The head of the list. Sentence 2: I've got to go to the head. Question: Is the word 'head' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: They had a nice stay in Paris. Sentence 2: A lengthy hospital stay. Question: Is the word 'stay' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Stick your thumb in the crack. Sentence 2: She sticks to her principles. Question: Is the word 'stick' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no