IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to grow a bond with your betta fish
Select a healthy betta.
With proper care, betta fish regularly live for two-to-four years, and can occasionally reach ten years. Choosing a healthy fish and giving it proper care are your best chance for a lasting relationship.
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- Most betta fish do not have as large their owners expect. A healthy tank will serve as a good breeding ground for your betta, and a safe and quiet home for your betta fish will provide a safer environment for it to live in.
- Trust your gut feeling and know that the fish you adopt and the needs of a betta will work very well in your home. Look for a good source of natural pet resources.
- Most pet stores carry far more male than female bettas, because the former are more colorful and have larger fins. Whether you choose a male or female, look for a fish with a bright (not dull) color palate and healthy-looking, undamaged fins.
- Make sure to house your betta properly and expose it to direct sunlight so it can get a good meal in the evening before they go into the tank. Treating your betta as a member of your family and family can be a positive experience.

OUT: Most pet stores carry far more male than female bettas, because the former are more colorful and have larger fins. Whether you choose a male or female, look for a fish with a bright (not dull) color palate and healthy-looking, undamaged fins.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
The man on stage has four drums in front of them but they are large and brassy with glass tops and the drum sticks are different. as he
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- continuously plays the drums he gets stuck and the drumsticks break every time so he takes the sticks out of reach.
- starts he seems to be very happy about something because he gives a hard time back and forth while he continues to imitate the drums.
- continues to play, he grabs a black cloth and unfolds it over the drums to create a different sound.
- continues playing to the crowd, the drummer jumps up and down with the beat of his hands over the drum sticks.

OUT: continues to play, he grabs a black cloth and unfolds it over the drums to create a different sound.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to fit in at school
Prepare some conversation starters.
Starting a conversation with someone that you do not know is difficult. Prepare yourself by thinking of some conversation starters.
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- For example, you could tell someone about the class you're in and call them by their first name. Or, you could talk about how your school started or what it's about.
- Break down some important topics into smaller chunks. Get to know some of the speakers so you are not totally stumped.
- Some easy ways to start a conversation are to introduce yourself, give a compliment, or ask a question. Knowing what you are going to say already will stop you from being as nervous or freezing up.
- You can start with the first thing that pops into your head after you learn someone's name. Instead of thinking, " what? ", you could try saying, " hi, i'm _ _ _ _ _.

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Some easy ways to start a conversation are to introduce yourself, give a compliment, or ask a question. Knowing what you are going to say already will stop you from being as nervous or freezing up.