Get to know Sterkfontein better with 5 real example sentences.
Sterkfontein in a sentence
Using Sterkfontein
- In the example corpus, sterkfontein often appears in combinations such as: at sterkfontein.
Context around Sterkfontein
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 1 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 5 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Sterkfontein
- In this selection, "sterkfontein" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, may, began, caves and hospital stand out and add context to how "sterkfontein" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and the sterkfontein caves led and discovered at sterkfontein in 1994. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "sterkfontein" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with sterkfontein
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Research at Sterkfontein began in 1936 when palaeontologist Robert Broom discovered the first adult hominin fossil. (16 words)
The earliest hominid bones, between 2.2 and 3.3 million years old, was discovered at Sterkfontein in 1994. (19 words)
In 1938 Paranthropus robustus bones were found at Kromdraai, and during 1947 several more examples of Australopithecus africanus were uncovered in Sterkfontein. (22 words)
In May, Sterkfontein Hospital celebrated Nurses Day (6 May) by treating its nurses to a day of acknowledgement, motivation, inspiration and last, but not least, a delectable lunch. (28 words)
During their stay, learners participated in an educational tour of the Maropeng site and the Sterkfontein Caves led by Maropeng curator Lindsay Marshall. (23 words)
In 1938 Paranthropus robustus bones were found at Kromdraai, and during 1947 several more examples of Australopithecus africanus were uncovered in Sterkfontein. (22 words)
Example sentences (5)
Research at Sterkfontein began in 1936 when palaeontologist Robert Broom discovered the first adult hominin fossil.
During their stay, learners participated in an educational tour of the Maropeng site and the Sterkfontein Caves led by Maropeng curator Lindsay Marshall.
In May, Sterkfontein Hospital celebrated Nurses Day (6 May) by treating its nurses to a day of acknowledgement, motivation, inspiration and last, but not least, a delectable lunch.
In 1938 Paranthropus robustus bones were found at Kromdraai, and during 1947 several more examples of Australopithecus africanus were uncovered in Sterkfontein.
The earliest hominid bones, between 2.2 and 3.3 million years old, was discovered at Sterkfontein in 1994.
Common combinations with sterkfontein
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- at sterkfontein 2×