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On Main Street, the boutique was having more success than the department store because the 
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ANS: boutique has a quality selection of clothing.


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Maria received a robin from Jessica at Christmas since 
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ANS: Jessica wanted to make the other happy.


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Victoria was watching the fights all day on television unlike Carrie because 
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ANS: Carrie had to work.


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Leslie had better grades than Derrick because 
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Leslie spent more time studying than playing video games.