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01. The old man just [nodded] his head when I asked him if he knew the location of the farm.
02. The students smiled and [nodded] their heads even though they didn't understand a word the teacher said.
03. The parrot was bouncing on its perch, and [nodding] its head in time to the music.
04. If you understand what I mean, just [nod] your head.
05. He [nodded] good-bye to the secretary as he left the office.
06. He was [nodding] his head slightly as he fell asleep in his chair.
07. Henry S. Haskins once said that the time to stop talking is when the other person [nods] his head, but says nothing.
08. The doctor acknowledged his colleagues with a [nod] of the head when he walked into the room.
09. The student [nodded] her head when asked if she understood the question.
10. With a [nod] of his head, the guitarist signaled the band to begin.
11. The young man gave a little [nod] when asked if he had stolen the car.
12. In Indonesia, it is considered proper to respond to praise with a smile and a [nod], but no more.
13. The children [nodded] their heads happily when asked if they wanted ice cream cones.
14. Unlike most whales, the beluga whale can [nod] and turn its head.
15. A head [nod] gesture signifies "no" in Bulgaria and Greece; in most other countries, it means "yes."
16. Bengalis will shake hands with a male Western visitor, but will merely [nod] when introduced to a woman.
17. I asked my boss if I could have the day off tomorrow, and he gave me the [nod].

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

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