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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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Many people do not believe that the federal government should spend money exploring outer space for signs of intelligent life.
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2 of 10

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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His story isn’t much different from the stories of thousands of other young people who decided to join the navy and see the world.
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3 of 10

Samantha got along better with the chimpanzees than Albert.

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Samantha got along better with the chimpanzees than Albert did.orSamantha got along better with the chimpanzees than with Albert.
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4 of 10

Myra was both interested and concerned about the contents of her father’s will.

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Myra was both interested in and concerned about the contents of her father’s will.
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5 of 10

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

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SETI (the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) has excited and will continue to excite interest among space buffs.
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6 of 10

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

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A vegetarian diet is as healthy as and probably healthier than a diet that includes meat.
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7 of 10

Fargo is larger than any city in North Dakota.

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Fargo is larger than any other city in North Dakota.
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8 of 10

An aspen and Douglas fir marked the property line.

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An aspen and a Douglas fir marked the property line.
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9 of 10

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

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The children were simultaneously afraid of and fascinated by the enormous coiled python.
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10 of 10

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

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