EXERCISE 4–3Needed words

Add any words needed for grammatical or logical completeness. Answers may vary.

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Many people do not believe the federal government should spend money exploring outer space for signs of intelligent life.

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His story isn’t much different from thousands of other young people who decided to join the navy and see the world.

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Samantha got along better with the chimpanzees than Albert.

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SETI (the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) has and will continue to excite interest among space buffs.

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A vegetarian diet is as healthy and probably healthier than a diet that includes meat.

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Fargo is larger than any city in North Dakota.

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An aspen and Douglas fir marked the property line.

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The children were simultaneously afraid and fascinated by the enormous coiled python.

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Patrick O’Brian’s novels contain more accurate information about naval history than any other author.

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