In this task, you are given a word. You should respond with a valid sentence which contains the given word. Make sure that the sentence is grammatically correct. You may use the word in a different tense than is given. For example, you may use the word 'ended' in the output where the given input word is 'end'.
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Question: read

Answer: The gauge read 'empty'.


Question: mercury

Answer: The mercury was falling rapidly.


Question: direction

Answer:
He checked the direction and velocity of the wind.