QUES: Continue writing.

Erin refused to take the medications that Christine gave them, even though
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ANS: Erin was constantly sick.

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Matthew told Jeffrey to stop eating so much junk food, because
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ANS: Matthew care about his health.

QUES: Continue writing.

Internal politics destroyed the department, but the the firm continued to function, because the
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ANS: department was just so fragile.

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Since Cynthia invited relatives over for Christmas and Betty did not,
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ANS:
Cynthia ate with family at home.