These stimuli were used in the following experiment:

GERNSBACHER, M. A., & ROBERTSON, R. R. W (1995). Reading skill and suppression revisited. Psychological Science, 6, 165-169. [view PDF]

(Unrelated word/Unrelated sentence)

1. SUN
She sold the cycle.

2. GRIP
He finished his sole.

3. STAMP
She checked the produce.

4. CLOCK
He spoke to the page.

5. SHIRT
She prepared a will.

6. WALL
He changed his tie.

7. GUITAR
She injured her arm.

8. RAZOR
He asked for relish.

9. TRIP
She wrote a riddle.

10. BITE
He developed a habit.

11. CANCEL
She took out the pet.

12. GUESS
He peeled the orange.

13. LAUGH
She stopped the run.

14. SOFT
He ruined his chance.

15. ARID
She sold the bar.

16. JOY
He answered correctly.

17. DOOR
She hi-lighted several articles.

18. SEND
He felt odd.

19. HINT
She bandaged her foot.

20. QUEST
He catered the affair.