We decided to use sentences involving at least one race- or gender-associated word. The sentences were intended to be short and grammatically simple. We also wanted some sentences to include expressions of sentiment and emotion, since the goal is to test sentiment and emotion systems. 
 Question: What criteria are used to select the 8,640 English sentences?
Sentences involving at least one race- or gender-associated word,  sentence  have to be short and grammatically simple,  sentence have to  include expressions of sentiment and emotion.