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100
The insurance policy did not cover landslides, earthquakes or volcanic, eruptions.
The insurance policy did not cover landslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
100
Was scared stiff by the rapid labradoodle in the reading room.
The librarian was scared stiff by the rapid labradoodle in the reading room.
100

Mary lectured people every Halloween, she told them that the figure they called "Frankenstein" was actually "Dr. Frankenstein's monster."

Mary lectured people every Halloween; she told them that the figure they called "Frankenstein" was actually "Dr. Frankenstein's monster."

100
Matilda walked her dog talking on a cell phone.
Talking on a cell phone, Matilda walked her dog.
100
After presenting her opening remarks she urged the assembly to support her cause.
After presenting her opening remarks, she urged the assembly to support her cause.
200
An army of angry ants began attacking my shoes sock and leg.
An army of angry ants began attacking my shoes, sock, and leg.
200
Benoit Mandelbrot, who was born in Poland in 1924, famous for his work with fractals and the Mandelbrot set.
Benoit Mandelbrot, who was born in Poland in 1924, was famous for his work with fractals and the Mandelbrot set.
200
The jury members deliberated for days they simply couldn't agree.
The jury members deliberated for days, for they simply couldn't agree.
200
Lying in the drawer, Boris grabbed the knife.
Doris grabbed the knife that was lying in the drawer.
200
They all praised the prodigy for his efforts even though he felt his accomplishments were not worthy of such praise.
They all praised the prodigy for his efforts, even though he felt his accomplishments were not worthy of such praise.
300
He admitted to committing the crime but they were not certain, that he was guilty.
He admitted to committing the crime, but they were not certain that he was guilty.
300
Andrew's study habits, including taking notes and listening to classical music when doing homework.
Andrew's study habits included taking notes and listening to classical music when doing homework.
300
Shepherd's pie is normally made with lamb, when it is made with beef it is called cottage pie.
Shepherd's pie is normally made with lamb. When it is made with beef it is called cottage pie.
300
Covered in mold, Karen found a rotten tomato in her purse.
In her purse, Karen found a rotten tomato covered in mold.
300
Buried under a pile of papers on his desk the letter remained hidden from her prying eyes.
Buried under a pile of papers on his desk, the letter remained hidden from her prying eyes.
400
I wanted to go the pool but, I didn't bring my swimsuit.
I wanted to go the pool, but I didn't bring my swimsuit.
400
Ate all of the jellybeans except for the popcorn-flavored ones.
I ate all of the jellybeans except for the popcorn-flavored ones.
400
Stainless steel skillets may be more visually appealing, cast iron skillets are still better suited for braising and sauteing.
Stainless steel skillets may be more visually appealing, but cast iron skillets are still better suited for braising and sauteing.
400
Impressive in size and beauty, people have admired the Grand Canyon for centuries.
Impressive in size and beauty, the Grand Canyon has been admired by people for centuries.
400
Alan Greenspan former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, wrote his autobiography while sitting in the bathtub.
Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, wrote his autobiography while sitting in the bathtub.
500
I came home from school and I started eating, all the cookies in the jar.
I came home from school, and I started eating all the cookies in the jar.
500
Although I went to the store with my mother yesterday.
Although I went to the store with my mother yesterday, I didn't buy anything.
500
My mother called me for dinner; but I wasn't ready to eat yet.
My mother called me for dinner, but I wasn't ready to eat yet.
500
John tripped over a frog running along the track.
John was running along the track when he tripped over a frog.
500
Jules, gave us his word, in an honest pledge of loyalty.
Jules gave us his word in an honest pledge of loyalty.