QUES: Continue writing.

Cynthia didn't know anything about physics but Laura did because 
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ANS: Laura was smarter at science.


QUES: Continue writing.

The town gave the mayor a ribbon instead of a trophy for recognition of all of his hard work because the 
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ANS: trophy was stolen.


QUES: Continue writing.

The soil nearby works a lot better for the vegetables than the dirt, because the 
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ANS: dirt is dry.


QUES: Continue writing.

Randy was more adept at measuring surfaces than Kenneth because 
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ANS:
Randy was a trained professional.