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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. It was potatoes – Fluffy. She beat the food until it was airy. The vegetable was whipped with a whisk.
2. It was a sofa – Springs. The metal squeaked under his weight. He bounced on the furniture.
3. There was mustard – Plant. She placed the seeds in the soil. She watered the soil.
4. It was cotton – Field. He plowed an acre of land. The crops needed fertilizer.
5. It was chicken – Baked. It was in the oven for some time. The skin was golden brown.
6. There was coffee – Beans. They were picked in order to be ground. The grindings smelled like hazelnut.
7. There was a car – Hood. The mechanic opened the engine compartment. The engine needed to be looked at.
8. It was a poem – School. The boy listened to his teacher. She handed him a paper.
9. There was a ship – Pirate. He had a wooden leg and eye patch. The men seized the passengers.
10. It was soup – Salty. The meal had a lot of sodium. She added too much seasoning.
11. There was a stone – Beach. The children built sandcastles. The children wore flip flops.
12. It was a rose – Green. The flower leaves were the color of grass. The plant was freshly cut.
13. There was a camera – Landscape. She enjoyed the scenery. She wanted to remember the scenery.
14. There was a cavern – Moist. The walls were damp. Moss was everywhere.
15. It was pine – Clean. The bathroom was spotless. The odor on the mop still lingered.