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The pasta was moister than the rice was because the 
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ANS: rice was left on the stove for longer.


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The meal Jessica consumed made them much sicker than Carrie, because 
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ANS: Carrie has a strong stomach.


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Patricia got a new puppy from the animal shelter, but Cynthia got a cat instead, because 
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ANS: Cynthia feared dogs.


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Loki was hurt in a fall and decided to get a bandage but left out the alcohol because the 
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bandage was needed for the cut.