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Maria paid a lot more for her sweatshirt than Megan paid for hers, because

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- Maria bought it at a discount store.
- Megan bought it at a discount store.
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ANS: Megan bought it at a discount store.

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The piercing that I got on my lip was less painful than my tattoo because the

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- piercing was quick.
- tattoo was quick.
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ANS: piercing was quick.

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Tanya is jealous of Betty's hair because

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- Tanya has long, luscious, and curly blonde locks.
- Betty has long, luscious, and curly blonde locks.
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ANS: Betty has long, luscious, and curly blonde locks.

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The employer decided to offer Patricia employment but not Kayla because

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- Patricia was more qualified for the position.
- Kayla was more qualified for the position.
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ANS:
Patricia was more qualified for the position.