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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: Neuropsychol Rehabil. 2014 Jul 1;25(1):15–52. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2014.932290
Probe Stimulus
Constraint Sentences (Strong, Moderate)
1. There was an airplane – Captain. He sat in the cockpit. He announced the final destination.
2. It was a milkshake – Calories. The drink had extra whipped cream. The drink was bad for her.
3. It was rice – Bland. The food had no flavor. She forgot to add salt.
4. It was a shirt – Wrinkled. The garment needed ironing. She smoothed the fabric.
5. There was a castle – Royal. The king sat on his throne. They put the crown on his head.
6. There was a carrot – Salad. She cut up the lettuce. She got out some vegetables.
7. It was fish – Smell. The aroma was too strong. The food was in the garbage.
8. There was a hotel – Dirty. The resort was filthy. There were bugs in the room.
9. There was a piano – Song. She played the melody. She forgot the words.
10. There was an owl – White. The animal blended in with the snow. Its feathers were very clean.
11. It was leather – Couch. She lay down on the sectional. The upholstery was soft.
12. It was a horse – Wild. The animal was untamed. The animal ran freely.
13. There was a farm – Dairy. The cheese was fresh. The products came from an animal.
14. It was tuna – Oil. The canned fish was packed in canola. She removed the fish from the liquid.
15. It was a lamb – Shave. He used electric shears on the animal. The fur fell to the ground.