Stimuli for Experiment 1
1A/B- Charlotte wrote a book. It/This was a difficult job but the sales were spectacular.
1C/D- Charlotte wrote a book. It/This was a difficult read but the sales were spectacular.
2A/B- Alice pruned the bonsai tree. It/This was a splendid idea and she forgot all her stress.
2C/D- Alice pruned the bonsai tree. It/This was a splendid plant and she forgot all her stress.
3A/B- The Emperor built a huge castle. It/This was a fearsome endeavour and won the emperor great fame.
3C/D- The Emperor built a huge castle. It/This was a fearsome fortress and won the emperor great fame.
4A/B- Frank stole a pot of green gloss. It/This was not the ideal solution but at least he would finish the job on time.
4C/D- Frank stole a pot of green gloss. It/This was not the ideal paint but at least he would finish the job on time.
5A/B- Jenny felled the sapling. It/This was an ugly task and all her neighbours were grateful.
5C/D- Jenny felled the sapling. It/This was an ugly tree and all her neighbours were grateful.
6A/B- Lynn published a local newsletter. It/This was an informative experience and she was very pleased with the result.
6C/D- Lynn published a local newsletter. It/This was an informative document and she was very pleased with the result.
7A/B- Christopher and Paul painted the shed. It/This was a nice task and they enjoyed it a lot.
7C/D- Christopher and Paul painted the shed. It/This was a nice place and they enjoyed it a lot.
8A/B- Bernadette hurled her computer. It/This was a hefty throw and it broke her boss's nose.
8C/D- Bernadette hurled her computer. It/This was a hefty machine and it broke her boss's nose.
9A/B- Paul confessed his crime. It/This was an inexcusable admission and he knew his friends would never forgive him.
9C/D- Paul confessed his crime. It/This was an inexcusable transgression and he knew his friends would never forgive him.
10A/B- James downloaded a new ringtone. It/This had become a popular habit of late and he was really into it.
10C/D- James downloaded a new ringtone. It/This had become a popular tune of late and he was really into it.
11A/B- The Sultan hit his dog. It/This was a formidable blow and all the courtiers were startled.
11C/D- The Sultan hit his dog. It/This was a formidable hound and all the courtiers were startled.
12A/B- The Duchess auctioned a piece of her lingerie. It/This was an outrageous occasion and the British media were scandalised.
12C/D- The Duchess auctioned a piece of her lingerie. It/This was an outrageous negligee and the British media were scandalised.
13A/B- Theo watched an Uzbek film. It/This was a surprising experience that made him think about visiting that far-off land.
13C/D- Theo watched an Uzbek film. It/This was a surprising documentary that made him think about visiting that far-off land.
14A/B- Tom opened a chocolate store. It/This was a huge risk and his family in Ireland all thought he was crazy.
14C/D- Tom opened a chocolate store. It/This was a huge shop and his family in Ireland all thought he was crazy.
15A/B- Abbigail drew a coded picture. It/This was an absurd ploy and her boyfriend did not get the message.
15C/D- Abbigail drew a coded picture. It/This was an absurd sketch and her boyfriend did not get the message.
16A/B- Alice rented an allotment. It/This was a fabulous plan and she grew all the vegetables she could eat.
16C/D- Alice rented an allotment. It/This was a fabulous space and she grew all the vegetables she could eat.
17A/B- Cassiopeia stabbed at the advancing dragon. It/This was a wild lunge and when her sword snapped in two, her chances did not look good.
17C/D- Cassiopeia stabbed at the advancing dragon. It/This was a wild beast and when her sword snapped in two, her chances did not look good.
18A/B- Fiona lifted 80kg. It/This was a phenomenal effort, but her face went so red that the trainer could not help laughing.
18C/D- Fiona lifted 80kg. It/This was a phenomenal weight, but her face went so red that the trainer could not help laughing.
19A/B- David stole £70,0000. It/This was a scandalous event and when the newspapers found out he had to resign and faced prosecution.
19C/D- David stole £70,0000. It/This was a scandalous amount and when the newspapers found out he had to resign and faced prosecution.
20A/B- Daniel climbed Mount Ventoux. It/This was a beautiful ascent and he could see for miles from the summit.
20C/D- Daniel climbed Mount Ventoux. It/This was a beautiful mountain and he could see for miles from the summit.
21A/B- Amy began growing marijuana. It/This was an illegal process but she thought the risk was worth running.
21C/D- Amy began growing marijuana. It/This was an illegal plant but she thought the risk was worth running.
22A/B- Bob rented a luxury duplex flat. It/This was a costly decision and he regretted it later.
22C/D- Bob rented a luxury duplex flat. It/This was a costly apartment and he regretted it later.
23A/B- Alfred's friends all sang Elvis's 'Hound dog'. It/This was an uplifting moment with which to end the funeral.
23C/D- Alfred's friends all sang Elvis's 'Hound dog'. It/This was an uplifting song with which to end the funeral.
24A/B- Julie broke her grandmother's china swan. It/This was a stupid accident but she knew that her granny would be upset.
24C/D- Julie broke her grandmother's china swan. It/This was a stupid ornament but she knew that her granny would be upset.
25A/B- Jack wrote a poem. It/This was a moving gesture and Kate agreed to go on a date with him.
25C/D- Jack wrote a poem. It/This was a moving sonnet and Kate agreed to go on a date with him.
26A/B- Jamie played a vuvuzela. It/This was an annoying performance which drove those sitting near him mad.
26C/D- Jamie played a vuvuzela. It/This was an annoying instrument which drove those sitting near him mad.
27A/B- Nicholas donated a guitar. It/This was a generous act and the president was very flattered.
27C/D- Nicholas donated a guitar. It/This was a generous gift and the president was very flattered.
28A/B- Alison used a special spray. It/This was a new strategy and people became 44 times more trusting when revealing personal information.
28C/D- Alison used a special spray. It/This was a new chemical and people became 44 times more trusting when revealing personal information.
29A/B- Beckham composed an impromptu aria. It/This was an impressive feat, and he only wished his wife had a greater appreciation for opera.
29C/D- Beckham composed an impromptu aria. It/This was an impressive tune, and he only wished his wife had a greater appreciation for opera.
30A/B- Catherine crossed the Atlantic. It/This was a perilous voyage but she was brave.
30C/D- Catherine crossed the Atlantic. It/This was a perilous ocean but she was brave.
31A/B- Jean criticised Prof. Hart's work. It/This was a sophisticated attack and the subsequent debate revolutionised the field.
31C/D- Jean criticised Prof. Hart's work. It/This was a sophisticated book and the subsequent debate revolutionised the field.
32A/B- Kai cooked his favourite spicy Tai curry. It/This was a tricky process but he was sure his guests would appreciate it.
32C/D- Kai cooked his favourite spicy Tai curry. It/This was a tricky recipe but he was sure his guests would appreciate it.
33A/B- Mary scaled the crag. It/This was a dangerous ascent but luckily she made it to the top uninjured.
33C/D- Mary scaled the crag. It/This was a dangerous cliff but luckily she made it to the top uninjured.
34A/B- Charlie made lemonade for Daisy. It/This was a sweet gesture and made her feel much merrier.
34C/D- Charlie made lemonade for Daisy. It/This was a sweet drink and made her feel much merrier.
35A/B- Gavin adjusted the projector. It/This was not a brilliant solution and the students were not happy.
35C/D- Gavin adjusted the projector. It/This was not a brilliant machine and the students were not happy.
36A/B- Petra explored the park. It/This was a peaceful stroll and soon she felt refreshed and ready to work again.
36C/D- Petra explored the park. It/This was a peaceful stroll and soon she felt refreshed and ready to work again.
37A/B- The queen received the crown. It/This was a fabulous ceremony and the ringing of bells could be heard all over the country.
37C/D- The queen received the crown. It/This was a fabulous coronet and the ringing of bells could be heard all over the country.
38A/B- Cora got the Sex and the City look. It/This was a foolish notion and she wished she had not done it.
38C/D- Cora got the Sex and the City look. It/This was a foolish style and she wished she had not done it.
39A/B- Benjamin showed his passport. It/This was the wrong decision, as security needed to see his special pass to let him in.
39C/D- Benjamin showed his passport. It/This was the wrong document, as security needed to see his special pass to let him in.
40A/B- Bob attacked the spending plan. It/This was an unconvincing challenge and the other members of parliament shouted and waved their order papers.
40C/D- Bob attacked the spending plan. It/This was an unconvincing budget and the other members of parliament shouted and waved their order papers.
Stimuli for Experiment 2
1A/B- Charlotte wrote a book. It/This……………………………………......……………………………………................................................
2A/B- Alice pruned the bonsai tree. It/This………………………………..……………………………………................................................
3A/B- The Emperor built a huge castle. It/This ……………………………………………………………….........................………...............
4A/B- Frank stole a pot of green gloss. It/This…………………………………………………………………................................................
5A/B- Jenny felled the sapling. It/This ……………………………………....……………………………………................................................
6A/B- Lynn published a local newsletter. It/This …………………………………………………………….................................................
7A/B- Christopher and Paul painted the shed. It/This ……………………………………………………................................................
8A/B- Bernadette hurled her computer. It/This ……………………………………………………………..................................................
9A/B- Paul confessed his crime. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………................................................
10A/B- James downloaded a new ringtone. It/This …………………..……………………………………................................................
11A/B- The Sultan hit his dog. It/This ……………………………………....……………………………………................................................
12A/B- The Duchess auctioned a piece of her lingerie. It/This……………………………………………….........................................
13A/B- Theo watched an Uzbek film. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….......................................
14A/B- Tom opened a chocolate store. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………....................................
15A/B- Abbigail drew a coded picture. It/This ……………………………………..…………………………………….....................................
16A/B- Alice rented an allotment. It/This…………………………………….........…………………………………….......................................
17A/B- Cassiopeia stabbed at the advancing dragon. It/This ………………………………………………………..................................
18A/B- Fiona lifted 80kg. It/This…………………………………….........................…………………………………….....................................
19A/B- David stole £70,0000. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….....................................................
20A/B- Daniel climbed Mount Ventoux. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………..................................
21A/B- Amy began growing marijuana. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...................................
22A/B- Bob rented a luxury duplex flat. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………..................................
23A/B- Alfred's friends all sang Elvis's 'Hound dog'. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...............
24A/B- Julie broke her grandmother's china swan. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….................
25A/B- Jack wrote a poem. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………........................................................
26A/B- Jamie played a vuvuzela. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………................................................
27A/B- Nicholas donated a guitar. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………............................................
28A/B- Alison used a special spray. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………..........................................
29A/B- Beckham composed an impromptu aria. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...................
30A/B- Catherine crossed the Atlantic. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………....................................
31A/B- Jean criticised Prof. Hart's work. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………...................................
32A/B- Kai cooked his favourite spicy Tai curry. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………......................
33A/B- Mary scaled the crag. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………....................................................
34A/B- Charlie made lemonade for Daisy. It/This ……………………………………..…………………………………….............................
35A/B- Gavin adjusted the projector. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………......................................
36A/B- Petra explored the park. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...............................................
37A/B- The queen received the crown. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………....................................
38A/B- Cora got the Sex and the City look. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………............................
39A/B- Benjamin showed his passport. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………...................................
40A/B- Bob attacked the spending plan. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….................................
1A/B- Charlotte wrote a book. It/This was a difficult job but the sales were spectacular.
1C/D- Charlotte wrote a book. It/This was a difficult read but the sales were spectacular.
2A/B- Alice pruned the bonsai tree. It/This was a splendid idea and she forgot all her stress.
2C/D- Alice pruned the bonsai tree. It/This was a splendid plant and she forgot all her stress.
3A/B- The Emperor built a huge castle. It/This was a fearsome endeavour and won the emperor great fame.
3C/D- The Emperor built a huge castle. It/This was a fearsome fortress and won the emperor great fame.
4A/B- Frank stole a pot of green gloss. It/This was not the ideal solution but at least he would finish the job on time.
4C/D- Frank stole a pot of green gloss. It/This was not the ideal paint but at least he would finish the job on time.
5A/B- Jenny felled the sapling. It/This was an ugly task and all her neighbours were grateful.
5C/D- Jenny felled the sapling. It/This was an ugly tree and all her neighbours were grateful.
6A/B- Lynn published a local newsletter. It/This was an informative experience and she was very pleased with the result.
6C/D- Lynn published a local newsletter. It/This was an informative document and she was very pleased with the result.
7A/B- Christopher and Paul painted the shed. It/This was a nice task and they enjoyed it a lot.
7C/D- Christopher and Paul painted the shed. It/This was a nice place and they enjoyed it a lot.
8A/B- Bernadette hurled her computer. It/This was a hefty throw and it broke her boss's nose.
8C/D- Bernadette hurled her computer. It/This was a hefty machine and it broke her boss's nose.
9A/B- Paul confessed his crime. It/This was an inexcusable admission and he knew his friends would never forgive him.
9C/D- Paul confessed his crime. It/This was an inexcusable transgression and he knew his friends would never forgive him.
10A/B- James downloaded a new ringtone. It/This had become a popular habit of late and he was really into it.
10C/D- James downloaded a new ringtone. It/This had become a popular tune of late and he was really into it.
11A/B- The Sultan hit his dog. It/This was a formidable blow and all the courtiers were startled.
11C/D- The Sultan hit his dog. It/This was a formidable hound and all the courtiers were startled.
12A/B- The Duchess auctioned a piece of her lingerie. It/This was an outrageous occasion and the British media were scandalised.
12C/D- The Duchess auctioned a piece of her lingerie. It/This was an outrageous negligee and the British media were scandalised.
13A/B- Theo watched an Uzbek film. It/This was a surprising experience that made him think about visiting that far-off land.
13C/D- Theo watched an Uzbek film. It/This was a surprising documentary that made him think about visiting that far-off land.
14A/B- Tom opened a chocolate store. It/This was a huge risk and his family in Ireland all thought he was crazy.
14C/D- Tom opened a chocolate store. It/This was a huge shop and his family in Ireland all thought he was crazy.
15A/B- Abbigail drew a coded picture. It/This was an absurd ploy and her boyfriend did not get the message.
15C/D- Abbigail drew a coded picture. It/This was an absurd sketch and her boyfriend did not get the message.
16A/B- Alice rented an allotment. It/This was a fabulous plan and she grew all the vegetables she could eat.
16C/D- Alice rented an allotment. It/This was a fabulous space and she grew all the vegetables she could eat.
17A/B- Cassiopeia stabbed at the advancing dragon. It/This was a wild lunge and when her sword snapped in two, her chances did not look good.
17C/D- Cassiopeia stabbed at the advancing dragon. It/This was a wild beast and when her sword snapped in two, her chances did not look good.
18A/B- Fiona lifted 80kg. It/This was a phenomenal effort, but her face went so red that the trainer could not help laughing.
18C/D- Fiona lifted 80kg. It/This was a phenomenal weight, but her face went so red that the trainer could not help laughing.
19A/B- David stole £70,0000. It/This was a scandalous event and when the newspapers found out he had to resign and faced prosecution.
19C/D- David stole £70,0000. It/This was a scandalous amount and when the newspapers found out he had to resign and faced prosecution.
20A/B- Daniel climbed Mount Ventoux. It/This was a beautiful ascent and he could see for miles from the summit.
20C/D- Daniel climbed Mount Ventoux. It/This was a beautiful mountain and he could see for miles from the summit.
21A/B- Amy began growing marijuana. It/This was an illegal process but she thought the risk was worth running.
21C/D- Amy began growing marijuana. It/This was an illegal plant but she thought the risk was worth running.
22A/B- Bob rented a luxury duplex flat. It/This was a costly decision and he regretted it later.
22C/D- Bob rented a luxury duplex flat. It/This was a costly apartment and he regretted it later.
23A/B- Alfred's friends all sang Elvis's 'Hound dog'. It/This was an uplifting moment with which to end the funeral.
23C/D- Alfred's friends all sang Elvis's 'Hound dog'. It/This was an uplifting song with which to end the funeral.
24A/B- Julie broke her grandmother's china swan. It/This was a stupid accident but she knew that her granny would be upset.
24C/D- Julie broke her grandmother's china swan. It/This was a stupid ornament but she knew that her granny would be upset.
25A/B- Jack wrote a poem. It/This was a moving gesture and Kate agreed to go on a date with him.
25C/D- Jack wrote a poem. It/This was a moving sonnet and Kate agreed to go on a date with him.
26A/B- Jamie played a vuvuzela. It/This was an annoying performance which drove those sitting near him mad.
26C/D- Jamie played a vuvuzela. It/This was an annoying instrument which drove those sitting near him mad.
27A/B- Nicholas donated a guitar. It/This was a generous act and the president was very flattered.
27C/D- Nicholas donated a guitar. It/This was a generous gift and the president was very flattered.
28A/B- Alison used a special spray. It/This was a new strategy and people became 44 times more trusting when revealing personal information.
28C/D- Alison used a special spray. It/This was a new chemical and people became 44 times more trusting when revealing personal information.
29A/B- Beckham composed an impromptu aria. It/This was an impressive feat, and he only wished his wife had a greater appreciation for opera.
29C/D- Beckham composed an impromptu aria. It/This was an impressive tune, and he only wished his wife had a greater appreciation for opera.
30A/B- Catherine crossed the Atlantic. It/This was a perilous voyage but she was brave.
30C/D- Catherine crossed the Atlantic. It/This was a perilous ocean but she was brave.
31A/B- Jean criticised Prof. Hart's work. It/This was a sophisticated attack and the subsequent debate revolutionised the field.
31C/D- Jean criticised Prof. Hart's work. It/This was a sophisticated book and the subsequent debate revolutionised the field.
32A/B- Kai cooked his favourite spicy Tai curry. It/This was a tricky process but he was sure his guests would appreciate it.
32C/D- Kai cooked his favourite spicy Tai curry. It/This was a tricky recipe but he was sure his guests would appreciate it.
33A/B- Mary scaled the crag. It/This was a dangerous ascent but luckily she made it to the top uninjured.
33C/D- Mary scaled the crag. It/This was a dangerous cliff but luckily she made it to the top uninjured.
34A/B- Charlie made lemonade for Daisy. It/This was a sweet gesture and made her feel much merrier.
34C/D- Charlie made lemonade for Daisy. It/This was a sweet drink and made her feel much merrier.
35A/B- Gavin adjusted the projector. It/This was not a brilliant solution and the students were not happy.
35C/D- Gavin adjusted the projector. It/This was not a brilliant machine and the students were not happy.
36A/B- Petra explored the park. It/This was a peaceful stroll and soon she felt refreshed and ready to work again.
36C/D- Petra explored the park. It/This was a peaceful stroll and soon she felt refreshed and ready to work again.
37A/B- The queen received the crown. It/This was a fabulous ceremony and the ringing of bells could be heard all over the country.
37C/D- The queen received the crown. It/This was a fabulous coronet and the ringing of bells could be heard all over the country.
38A/B- Cora got the Sex and the City look. It/This was a foolish notion and she wished she had not done it.
38C/D- Cora got the Sex and the City look. It/This was a foolish style and she wished she had not done it.
39A/B- Benjamin showed his passport. It/This was the wrong decision, as security needed to see his special pass to let him in.
39C/D- Benjamin showed his passport. It/This was the wrong document, as security needed to see his special pass to let him in.
40A/B- Bob attacked the spending plan. It/This was an unconvincing challenge and the other members of parliament shouted and waved their order papers.
40C/D- Bob attacked the spending plan. It/This was an unconvincing budget and the other members of parliament shouted and waved their order papers.
Stimuli for Experiment 2
1A/B- Charlotte wrote a book. It/This……………………………………......……………………………………................................................
2A/B- Alice pruned the bonsai tree. It/This………………………………..……………………………………................................................
3A/B- The Emperor built a huge castle. It/This ……………………………………………………………….........................………...............
4A/B- Frank stole a pot of green gloss. It/This…………………………………………………………………................................................
5A/B- Jenny felled the sapling. It/This ……………………………………....……………………………………................................................
6A/B- Lynn published a local newsletter. It/This …………………………………………………………….................................................
7A/B- Christopher and Paul painted the shed. It/This ……………………………………………………................................................
8A/B- Bernadette hurled her computer. It/This ……………………………………………………………..................................................
9A/B- Paul confessed his crime. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………................................................
10A/B- James downloaded a new ringtone. It/This …………………..……………………………………................................................
11A/B- The Sultan hit his dog. It/This ……………………………………....……………………………………................................................
12A/B- The Duchess auctioned a piece of her lingerie. It/This……………………………………………….........................................
13A/B- Theo watched an Uzbek film. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….......................................
14A/B- Tom opened a chocolate store. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………....................................
15A/B- Abbigail drew a coded picture. It/This ……………………………………..…………………………………….....................................
16A/B- Alice rented an allotment. It/This…………………………………….........…………………………………….......................................
17A/B- Cassiopeia stabbed at the advancing dragon. It/This ………………………………………………………..................................
18A/B- Fiona lifted 80kg. It/This…………………………………….........................…………………………………….....................................
19A/B- David stole £70,0000. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….....................................................
20A/B- Daniel climbed Mount Ventoux. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………..................................
21A/B- Amy began growing marijuana. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...................................
22A/B- Bob rented a luxury duplex flat. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………..................................
23A/B- Alfred's friends all sang Elvis's 'Hound dog'. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...............
24A/B- Julie broke her grandmother's china swan. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….................
25A/B- Jack wrote a poem. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………........................................................
26A/B- Jamie played a vuvuzela. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………................................................
27A/B- Nicholas donated a guitar. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………............................................
28A/B- Alison used a special spray. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………..........................................
29A/B- Beckham composed an impromptu aria. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...................
30A/B- Catherine crossed the Atlantic. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………....................................
31A/B- Jean criticised Prof. Hart's work. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………...................................
32A/B- Kai cooked his favourite spicy Tai curry. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………......................
33A/B- Mary scaled the crag. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………....................................................
34A/B- Charlie made lemonade for Daisy. It/This ……………………………………..…………………………………….............................
35A/B- Gavin adjusted the projector. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………......................................
36A/B- Petra explored the park. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………...............................................
37A/B- The queen received the crown. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………....................................
38A/B- Cora got the Sex and the City look. It/This ……………………………………..……………………………………............................
39A/B- Benjamin showed his passport. It/This……………………………………..……………………………………...................................
40A/B- Bob attacked the spending plan. It/This……………………………………..…………………………………….................................