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Sentence 1: They are accused of conspiring to constrain trade. Sentence 2: They rode the trade winds going west. Question: Is the word 'trade' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I wouldn't touch her with a ten-foot pole. Sentence 2: The local Mafia won't touch gambling. Question: Is the word 'touch' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: They put out quite a spread. Sentence 2: The spread between lending and borrowing costs. Question: Is the word 'spread' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The surface had a greasy feeling. Sentence 2: The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling. Question: Is the word 'feeling' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Take a scene. Sentence 2: Do you take sugar in your coffee? Question: Is the word 'take' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Dress the patient. Sentence 2: He was dressed in the latest fashions. Question: Is the word 'dress' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: When the pot comes to a boil, cover it and reduce the heat to medium. Sentence 2: Cover the meat with a lot of gravy. Question: Is the word 'cover' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Catch fire. Sentence 2: Catch the mood. Question: Is the word 'catch' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Play sports. Sentence 2: Play cards. Question: Is the word 'play' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought. Sentence 2: This method doesn't work. Question: Is the word 'work' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Seek happiness. Sentence 2: Seek a position. Question: Is the word 'seek' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: There shouldn't be more than two dozen Christmas cards left to write. Sentence 2: Can I have a dozen eggs, please? Question: Is the word 'dozen' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The art of conversation. Sentence 2: How great thou art! Question: Is the word 'art' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Make a decision. Sentence 2: Make advances. Question: Is the word 'make' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He had a pain in his side. Sentence 2: Which side of the tray shall I put it on? Question: Is the word 'side' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Whatever it was he didn't like it and he was going to let them know by making as loud a noise as he could. Sentence 2: The announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise. Question: Is the word 'noise' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Toe the line. Sentence 2: Historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available. Question: Is the word 'line' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Check the brakes. Sentence 2: I will check up on the car tomorrow. Question: Is the word 'check' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: I shall be writing to you soon. Sentence 2: It has been three years since my grandmother died. (similar to My grandmother died three years ago, but emphasizes the intervening period). Question: Is the word 'be' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A patch of bad weather. Sentence 2: A patch of clouds. Question: Is the word 'patch' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: We will strike a medal in your honour. Sentence 2: Strike coins. Question: Is the word 'strike' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: To strip to the buff. Sentence 2: Swimming in the buff. Question: Is the word 'buff' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The strength of the company's stock in recent weeks. Sentence 2: Fatigue sapped his strength. Question: Is the word 'strength' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Can you back up your claims? Sentence 2: I can't back this plan. Question: Is the word 'back' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: There was a round of applause. Sentence 2: They brought us a round of drinks about every thirty minutes. Question: Is the word 'round' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: On the one hand ..., but on the other hand ... Sentence 2: A good hand. Question: Is the word 'hand' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Is it your or my turn to break? Sentence 2: Things began breaking bad for him when his parents died. Question: Is the word 'break' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He removed the top of the carton. Sentence 2: He couldn't get the top off of the bottle. Question: Is the word 'top' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A poor excuse for an automobile. Sentence 2: He had to get his mother to write an excuse for him. Question: Is the word 'excuse' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The government took a firm course. Sentence 2: He took a course in basket weaving. Question: Is the word 'course' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: To set glass in a sash. Sentence 2: The sun sets early these days. Question: Is the word 'set' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: 200 head of cattle. Sentence 2: 200 head of cattle and 50 head of horses. Question: Is the word 'head' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: I can not accept your invitation. Sentence 2: We accept the idea of universal health care. Question: Is the word 'accept' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: 200 head of cattle. Sentence 2: At five years of age this head of cattle is worth perhaps $40. Question: Is the word 'head' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: I don't care. Sentence 2: I don't care what he does. Question: Is the word 'care' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He was elected to a seat in the Senate. Sentence 2: He sat on the arm of the chair rather than the seat, which always annoyed his mother. Question: Is the word 'seat' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Beat a path through the forest. Sentence 2: Beat one's breast. Question: Is the word 'beat' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Jones came in third. Sentence 2: A distant third. Question: Is the word 'third' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The total is $25,715 but to keep the figures simple, I'll round it down to $25,000. Sentence 2: Ninety-five rounds up to one hundred. Question: Is the word 'round' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: To raise Sandy Hook light. Sentence 2: Raise the specter of unemployment. Question: Is the word 'raise' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The cardinal number "three" can be represented as "3" or "three". Sentence 2: The smallest cardinal numbers are 0, 1, 2, and 3. Question: Is the word 'cardinal' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: I know that the President lied to the people. Sentence 2: I want to know who is winning the game! Question: Is the word 'know' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: We can use this mathematical formula to solve the problem. Sentence 2: He doesn't know how to use a computer. Question: Is the word 'use' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago. Sentence 2: He was immobilized by conflict and indecision. Question: Is the word 'conflict' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Refer a patient to a specialist. Sentence 2: Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary. Question: Is the word 'refer' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: They admired his performance under stress. Sentence 2: When Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe. Question: Is the word 'performance' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The gene inactivation system. Sentence 2: Thermal inactivation of serum samples. Question: Is the word 'inactivation' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Where do today's public schools fail? Sentence 2: The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably. Question: Is the word 'fail' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: She has no peer in the concoction of mystery stories. Sentence 2: His testimony was a concoction. Question: Is the word 'concoction' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: She always looked forward to the avocado season. Sentence 2: He celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company. Question: Is the word 'season' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: I took over his practice when he retired. Sentence 2: It is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner. Question: Is the word 'practice' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The crazy lady made a scene in the grocery store. Sentence 2: He painted scenes from everyday life. Question: Is the word 'scene' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: This computer will connect well to the network. Sentence 2: Herman connected the computers together. Question: Is the word 'connect' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The water reached ankle level. Sentence 2: The pictures were at the same level. Question: Is the word 'level' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: These pipes carry waste water into the river. Sentence 2: Amanda carried the package from home. Question: Is the word 'carry' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists. Sentence 2: They formed a small lunch society. Question: Is the word 'society' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: These bonds carry warrants. Sentence 2: The loan carries a high interest rate. Question: Is the word 'carry' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: They joined the wagon train for safety. Sentence 2: Unfortunately, the leading bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they were walking down the aisle. Question: Is the word 'train' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: You have to spend money to make money! Sentence 2: She makes more than he does, and works longer hours than he does, but she still does most of the house-cleaning. Question: Is the word 'make' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The flight of a refugee. Sentence 2: Flights of imagination. Question: Is the word 'flight' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance. Sentence 2: John feared his mother's reaction when she saw the broken lamp. Question: Is the word 'reaction' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Shade the meaning. Sentence 2: The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas. Question: Is the word 'shade' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Cut the engine. Sentence 2: She cut all of her major titles again. Question: Is the word 'cut' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I carry these thoughts in the back of my head. Sentence 2: I will carry the secret to my grave. Question: Is the word 'carry' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: She could not cut the long days in the office. Sentence 2: His opponent cut upward toward his chin. Question: Is the word 'cut' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation. Sentence 2: We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls. Question: Is the word 'eat' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful. Sentence 2: What was your score on your homework? Question: Is the word 'score' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found. Sentence 2: The queen assumed the stately robes. Question: Is the word 'assume' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold. Sentence 2: The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him. Question: Is the word 'turn' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He can not carry a tune. Sentence 2: Amanda carried the package to New York. Question: Is the word 'carry' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I'm not ready to run a marathon. Sentence 2: She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there. Question: Is the word 'run' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: After that day she never trusted him again. Sentence 2: These days it is not unusual. Question: Is the word 'day' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: This Chinese year is the year of the Rooster. Sentence 2: She is 4 years old. Question: Is the word 'year' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: She cut the deck for a long time. Sentence 2: Wayne cut. Question: Is the word 'cut' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Please develop this roll of film for me. Sentence 2: Develop land. Question: Is the word 'develop' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Disperse particles. Sentence 2: The Jews are dispersed among all nations. Question: Is the word 'disperse' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change. Sentence 2: The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it. Question: Is the word 'change' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Gather the close family members. Sentence 2: Gather some stones. Question: Is the word 'gather' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: They built a fire at the mouth of the cave. Sentence 2: He stuffed his mouth with candy. Question: Is the word 'mouth' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Moral bankruptcy. Sentence 2: Intellectual bankruptcy. Question: Is the word 'bankruptcy' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: A roller cot (the clothing of a drawing roller in a spinning frame). Sentence 2: A cot for a sore finger. Question: Is the word 'cot' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Take action. Sentence 2: Take vengeance. Question: Is the word 'take' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: His stories made him the center of the party. Sentence 2: They had to reinforce the center. Question: Is the word 'center' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He was a great actor in his time. Sentence 2: He waited a long time. Question: Is the word 'time' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Throw a javelin. Sentence 2: She threw herself forwards. Question: Is the word 'throw' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I heard a splash when the rock landed in the pond. Sentence 2: He made a great splash and then disappeared. Question: Is the word 'splash' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The check will clear within 2 business days. Sentence 2: Clear the leaves from the lawn. Question: Is the word 'clear' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Turn the clay on the wheel. Sentence 2: Ivory turns well. Question: Is the word 'turn' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: This thing has got to end. Sentence 2: It is a remarkable thing. Question: Is the word 'thing' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: For the sake of argument. Sentence 2: Died for the sake of his country. Question: Is the word 'sake' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Don't drill here, there's a gas pipe. Sentence 2: Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction. Question: Is the word 'drill' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: It is good practice to check each door and window before leaving. Sentence 2: It is their practice to give annual raises. Question: Is the word 'practice' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: True memorability of phrase. Sentence 2: Continuous change results in lack of memorability. Question: Is the word 'memorability' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He was numb with shock. Sentence 2: The old car needed a new set of shocks. Question: Is the word 'shock' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The sweat cut little rivulets into her face. Sentence 2: Cut trenches. Question: Is the word 'cut' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch. Sentence 2: The train hit the buffers with a great shock. Question: Is the word 'shock' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The sight of his wife brought him back to reality. Sentence 2: To gain sight of land. Question: Is the word 'sight' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The voice of the law. Sentence 2: The noisy voice of the waterfall. Question: Is the word 'voice' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Edge the tablecloth with embroidery. Sentence 2: He edged towards the car. Question: Is the word 'edge' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I hold him personally responsible. Sentence 2: The bridge held. Question: Is the word 'hold' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no