QUES: Continue writing.

The spoon was shinier than the fork was because the 
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ANS: spoon had just been polished.


QUES: Continue writing.

Benjamin owned a house but Brian rented one, so 
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ANS: Brian did not have mortgage payments to deal with.


QUES: Continue writing.

Justin went on a fast for a day, but Michael did not because 
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ANS: Michael happens to be an atheist.


QUES: Continue writing.

Angela wanted Betty to go to the yard sale but 
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ANS:
Betty  had other obligations to do.