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Despite attending school together, Mary did not want to be friends with Elena.
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ANS: Mary thought that they were a bully and unkind to other people.

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Ian didn't touch the ham and Jeffrey devoured two plates, but it was because
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ANS: Jeffrey loved to eat pork.

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Mary was hot on the tail of the spy, who they thought was Samantha.
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ANS: Mary would not let them escape.

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In the garden, it took more time to grow the turnips than the carrots since the
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turnips needed extra attention.