QUES: Continue writing.

Mark could either study in the library or the courtyard.  He chose the 
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ANS: courtyard because it was such nice weather.


QUES: Continue writing.

Victoria's horse was a better specimen than Patricia's, due to 
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ANS: Victoria taking proper care of it.


QUES: Continue writing.

Betty handed Erin some money, but she wouldn't take the money.  
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ANS: Betty was disappointed.


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Getting a mortgage requires good credit but buying a newspaper does not because the 
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newspaper is a very frivolous business.