He lived in Japan for a year and a half.

He ate half of the pizza.

He rolled the dice, but it came up odd.

I ate half of the pizza.

I bought a new dustpan.

The children were having fun playing a counting game in the park.

The children were playing a counting game in the park.

When summer vacation comes, children become engrossed in insect collecting.

When summer vacation comes, children enjoy collecting insects in the park.

In summer nights, mosquito repellent is necessary.