QUES: Continue writing.

The company paid a lower salary than the business because the
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ANS: business made more money.

QUES: Continue writing.

Joe stacked the paperback books above the blue binders, so the
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ANS: books were on the top.

QUES: Continue writing.

The activities were easier than the programs that I had to do, because the
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ANS: programs were almost impossible.

QUES: Continue writing.

Steven wanted to play miniature golf, but Benjamin refused, so
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ANS:
Steven was denied their wishes.