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Sentence 1: He lived a long and happy life. Sentence 2: Life depends on many chemical and physical processes. Question: Is the word 'life' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: A riding academy. Sentence 2: The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Question: Is the word 'academy' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Give homage. Sentence 2: She gave herself to many men. Question: Is the word 'give' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: She loaded her shopping into the car. Sentence 2: I carried three heavy bags of shopping up the stairs. Question: Is the word 'shopping' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Hold these truths to be self-evident. Sentence 2: Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks. Question: Is the word 'hold' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I find him to be obnoxious. Sentence 2: I found the movie rather entertaining. Question: Is the word 'find' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The ringing of the telephone. Sentence 2: "The tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells" -- E. A. Poe. Question: Is the word 'ringing' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Messages must go through diplomatic channels. Sentence 2: Do you think the sofa will go through the door? Question: Is the word 'go' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He always took some reading matter with him on the plane. Sentence 2: They were friends and it was no matter who won the games. Question: Is the word 'matter' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Keep count. Sentence 2: I can not keep track of all my employees. Question: Is the word 'keep' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: They had stock footage of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes. Sentence 2: He edited the news footage. Question: Is the word 'footage' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: She must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment. Sentence 2: The preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her. Question: Is the word 'acknowledgment' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete. Sentence 2: In the political orbit of a world power. Question: Is the word 'orbit' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled. Sentence 2: The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise. Question: Is the word 'likelihood' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Turn your face to the wall. Sentence 2: Ivory turns well. Question: Is the word 'turn' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He prefers shoes of Italian derivation. Sentence 2: Music of Turkish derivation. Question: Is the word 'derivation' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Declare dividends. Sentence 2: Declare bankruptcy. Question: Is the word 'declare' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Some parents exercise their infants. Sentence 2: This puzzle will exercise your mind. Question: Is the word 'exercise' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: There was a small opening between the trees. Sentence 2: A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks. Question: Is the word 'opening' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks. Sentence 2: She beat some tough competition for the number one slot. Question: Is the word 'slot' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Electrons orbit the nucleus. Sentence 2: The moon orbits around the Earth. Question: Is the word 'orbit' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Bear a resemblance. Sentence 2: The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers. Question: Is the word 'bear' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The mercury was falling rapidly. Sentence 2: The mercury there has averaged 37.6C, 2.3C above the February norm. Question: Is the word 'mercury' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Open a business. Sentence 2: The door opened. Question: Is the word 'open' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability. Sentence 2: To promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products. Question: Is the word 'optimization' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Enter a race. Sentence 2: Enter a drug treatment program. Question: Is the word 'enter' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Come into contact with a terrorist group. Sentence 2: Your wish will come true. Question: Is the word 'come' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The room has a wooden floor. Sentence 2: We spread our sleeping bags on the dry floor of the tent. Question: Is the word 'floor' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: This material doesn't give. Sentence 2: He gave his life for his children. Question: Is the word 'give' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I keep my specimens under glass to protect them. Sentence 2: Keep smiling. Question: Is the word 'keep' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The opponent refused to strike. Sentence 2: The teacher struck the child. Question: Is the word 'strike' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Keep food for a week in the pantry. Sentence 2: There's little to earn and many to keep. Question: Is the word 'keep' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Do you carry kerosene heaters? 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: no
Sentence 1: The wee small voice of conscience. Sentence 2: The voice of the law. Question: Is the word 'voice' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I want to disengage myself from his influence. Sentence 2: Disengage the gears. Question: Is the word 'disengage' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Please develop this roll of film for me. Sentence 2: They developed a new technique. Question: Is the word 'develop' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: She joined the party after dinner. Sentence 2: We're expecting a large party from the London office. Question: Is the word 'party' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He gave me a lift to the bus station. Sentence 2: He gave me a lift home. Question: Is the word 'lift' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: When I realized that I had hurt my friend, I felt deep shame. 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: All the salesmen met their quota for the month. Sentence 2: The quota for Japanese imports was negotiated. Question: Is the word 'quota' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Do you communicate well with your advisor? Sentence 2: He and his sons haven't communicated for years. Question: Is the word 'communicate' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He hoped for a new life in Australia. Sentence 2: Pottery was his life. Question: Is the word 'life' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Strike coins. Sentence 2: The thought struck terror in our minds. Question: Is the word 'strike' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Air out the smoke-filled rooms. Sentence 2: Air the old winter clothes. Question: Is the word 'air' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Trim an airplane. Sentence 2: Trim the photograph. Question: Is the word 'trim' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: We must not fail his obligation to the victims of the Holocaust. Sentence 2: She failed in her obligations as a good daughter-in-law. Question: Is the word 'fail' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Have a feeling. Sentence 2: I won't have this dog in my house! Question: Is the word 'have' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I need to rest for a piece. Sentence 2: She bought a lovely piece of china. Question: Is the word 'piece' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: This school is well-known for having teachers of high quality. Sentence 2: The quality of students has risen. Question: Is the word 'quality' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Turn cartwheels. Sentence 2: Turn a somersault. Question: Is the word 'turn' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He does not even possess a working telephone. Sentence 2: What possessed you to buy this house? Question: Is the word 'possess' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He has a lot of interest in vintage cars. Sentence 2: The iron interests stepped up production. Question: Is the word 'interest' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: This table would serve very well. Sentence 2: His freedom served him well. Question: Is the word 'serve' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Pop the clutch. Sentence 2: The muskets popped away on all sides. Question: Is the word 'pop' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Develop a market for the new mobile phone. Sentence 2: Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace. Question: Is the word 'develop' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: We hiked through the Andes mountain range. Sentence 2: The valley was between two ranges of hills. Question: Is the word 'range' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Sentence 2: He is so disgusting he makes my skin crawl. Question: Is the word 'skin' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Block a nerve. Sentence 2: Block the wheels of a car. Question: Is the word 'block' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: We rotate the lead soprano every night. Sentence 2: We rotate the crops so as to maximize the use of the soil. Question: Is the word 'rotate' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: They took a firm stand against copyright infringement. Sentence 2: They cut down a stand of trees. Question: Is the word 'stand' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Kronas kurss -- the exchange rate of the krona. Sentence 2: Papīra krona -- paper krona (i.e., bills, banknotes). Question: Is the word 'krona' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Turn and face your partner now. Sentence 2: The bunkers faced north and east, toward Germany. Question: Is the word 'face' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The trapped miners found a pocket of air. Sentence 2: The battle was won except for cleaning up pockets of resistance. Question: Is the word 'pocket' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: If you were in my place what would you do? Sentence 2: He comes from a place near Chicago. Question: Is the word 'place' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train. Sentence 2: The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours. Question: Is the word 'connect' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: His people have been farmers for generations. Sentence 2: Are your people still alive? Question: Is the word 'people' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: To say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony. Sentence 2: The hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation. Question: Is the word 'hegemony' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: That mountain is solid rock. Sentence 2: He threw a rock at me. Question: Is the word 'rock' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: At what stage are the social sciences? Sentence 2: The band returned to the stage to play an encore. Question: Is the word 'stage' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: She's an elegant dresser. Sentence 2: He's a very snappy dresser. Question: Is the word 'dresser' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Turn the earth in the Spring. Sentence 2: Turn the heat down. Question: Is the word 'turn' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The heart and soul of any democracy is its electorate. Sentence 2: You haven't got the heart for baseball. Question: Is the word 'heart' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: An affinity for politics. Sentence 2: James's affinity with Sam. Question: Is the word 'affinity' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy. Sentence 2: The Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England. Question: Is the word 'forefront' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Air pollution. Sentence 2: The flock of birds took to the air. Question: Is the word 'air' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Apply for a job. Sentence 2: He applied for a leave of absence. Question: Is the word 'apply' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: To admit evidence in the trial of a cause. Sentence 2: She admitted us here. Question: Is the word 'admit' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Keep count. Sentence 2: The pianist kept time with the metronome. Question: Is the word 'keep' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The development and printing of his pictures took only two hours. Sentence 2: After he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter. Question: Is the word 'development' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages. Sentence 2: The terrorists seized the politicians. Question: Is the word 'seize' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: The cinema relies on apparent motion. Sentence 2: He made a motion to adjourn. Question: Is the word 'motion' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: He didn't say a word about it. Sentence 2: Can I have a word with you? Question: Is the word 'word' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Please follow the guide through the museum. Sentence 2: The ducklings followed their mother around the pond. Question: Is the word 'follow' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Check the time of the class. Sentence 2: Check the oil in your car once a month. Question: Is the word 'check' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: This invention will make you a millionaire. 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: yes
Sentence 1: My backyard look onto the pond. Sentence 2: The house looks north. Question: Is the word 'look' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Crop rotation makes a balanced demand on the fertility of the soil. Sentence 2: The medical resident finished a two-week rotation in pediatrics and began one in orthopaedics. Question: Is the word 'rotation' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: He had worked in construction all his life. Sentence 2: I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner. Question: Is the word 'construction' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I don't have any money left. Sentence 2: What do we have here? Question: Is the word 'have' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: The alkaline inclination of the local waters. Sentence 2: Her inclination is for classical music. Question: Is the word 'inclination' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I'll take the rest. Sentence 2: People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests. Question: Is the word 'rest' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I demand an explanation. Sentence 2: This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice. Question: Is the word 'demand' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: I'm not ready to run a marathon. Sentence 2: Let the dogs run free. Question: Is the word 'run' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Cut a ticket. Sentence 2: Cut orders. Question: Is the word 'cut' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: yes
Sentence 1: Roll your hair around your finger. Sentence 2: The thunder rolled. Question: Is the word 'roll' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees. Sentence 2: We rotate the lead soprano every night. Question: Is the word 'rotate' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: Melons come from a vine. Sentence 2: News came in of the massacre in Rwanda. Question: Is the word 'come' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: We should go farther in this matter. 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: Block a muscle. Sentence 2: Block trains. Question: Is the word 'block' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no
Sentence 1: A corner on the silver market. Sentence 2: A piano was in one corner of the room. Question: Is the word 'corner' used in the same way in the two sentences above? Answer: no