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Elizabeth bought four fish from the pet store.
One day Elizabeth noticed fry in the fish tank.
One day Elizabeth noticed one of the fish was dead.
She fed them special to help them grow. The fry grew, crowding the fish tank. Elizabeth had to give many of the fish away to new homes.
She fed the other fish special food to help them be healthy.The other fish grew, crowding the fish tank.Elizabeth had to give one of the fish away to a new home.
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As George walked to his car he noticed something unexpected.
One of the tires was totally deflated.
His windshield had been cracked.
He didn't have a spare in the trunk! Fortunately he had a AAA membership. They were there within 30 minutes with a new tire.
He didn't know what to do!Fortunately he had a AAA membership.They were there within 30 minutes to fix his windshield.
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Kim needed a new sun visor.
She shopped around, but they were all too pricey.
She bought one that wasn't too pricey.
Then she had another idea. She cut the top off an old baseball cap. She ended up with a cool new visor, for free!
Then she had another idea.She cut the top off an old baseball cap.She ended up with a cool new visor, for free!
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Sam always wanted to save up and buy a computer.
Sam started working and saving up money in a box.
Sam started working and putting money into a savings account.
He worked for months and kept hundreds of dollars in the box. One day, someone broke into Sam's house. Sam was devastated when he came home to an empty box.
He worked for months and kept hundreds of dollars in the savings account.One day, someone broke into Sam's house.Sam was devastated when he came home to a stolen debit card and his accounts were compromised.
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Dave had a crush on Lisa, and went to the school dance with her.
Dave hated dancing.
Dave loved dancing.
Once they arrived, Lisa told him she loved boys who dance. Dave danced the most funky dance he could. Lisa gave him a kiss, and Dave decided dancing wasn't that bad.
Once they arrived, Lisa told him she loved boys who dance.Dave danced with Lisa and left their classmates in awe.Lisa gave him a kiss, and Dave was proud of his dancing skills.
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Aurelia notices that her shirts are all very dirty.
She decides to clean them in the washing machine.
She takes the shirts to the nearby cleaners and pays to have them laundered.
When they're all clean, she hangs them outside to dry. When they're dry, Aurelia beings them in and folds them. She is happy to have clean shirts again.
When they're all clean, she picks them up.When they're dirty again, Aurelia takes them to the cleaners again.She is always happy to have clean shirts again.
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John was growing marijuana in his basement.
He thought no one would find out.
He told a lot of people about it.
But somehow, the police got wind of it. They showed up at John's door to investigate. When they found the plants, they placed John under arrest.
So, of course, the police got wind of it.They showed up at John's door to investigate.When they found the plants, they placed John under arrest.
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Ken was sad to learn that his favorite restaurant had closed for good.
He started looking for another Chinese restaurant to take its place.
He decided to learn how to cook the special meals of his favorite restaurant at home.
After some Internet research, Ken realized there weren't any nearby. He decided to try an Italian place he had never been to. He was happy to find it was even better than his former favorite.
After some Internet research, Ken realized it was going to be a lot of work.He decided to try an Italian place he had never been to instead of cooking.He was happy to find it was even better than his former favorite.
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One day my Microwave stopped working.
We tried everything to see what could have happened.
We decided to call a repair company.
Something told me to check the Plug. Someone had pulled it out by accident. We plugged it back in and it's working fine now.
The company first told me to check the Plug.Someone had pulled it out by accident.We plugged it back in and it's working fine now, and the repair person had a good laugh over the phone about it.
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I played blackjack with my friends one night.
My friend dealt me 16 points across three cards.
My friend dealt me 19 points across three cards.
I decided to hold. The friend turned over his cards. He had 17 points and I lost.
I decided to hold.The friend turned over his cards.He had 17 points and I won.
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It Was a Dark dreary night in Argentina, Carlos was Scared.
Why you ask because Carlos never liked the storms or lightening.
Being very religious, Carlos prayed for courage to overcome the storms and lightning.
Carlos's mom said don't worry baby you are safe and sound here inside. Carlos Cuddled up next to his mom and she told him stories. Carlos felt much safer next to his mom and they awaited it to pass.
Carlos's mom said don't worry baby you are safe and sound here inside.Carlos Cuddled up next to his mom and she told him stories.Carlos felt much safer next to his mom and they awaited it to pass and for his prayers to be answered.
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Ricky was an expert in trading stock futures.
He was nervous about the market turmoil currently.
He was confident there would be no market turmoil any time soon.
He decided to be short the market because he sensed trouble. To his delight he was correct and the market crashed, Ricky couldn't have been happier as he made a lot of money.
He decided to be invest heavily in the the market.To his delight he was correct and the market did well,Ricky couldn't have been happier as he made a lot of money.
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Stephanie had been preparing for her piano recital for months.
She was nervous as she got on stage.
She was nervous as she played with her dog.
Her fingers trembled as she began to play her piece. Stephanie began to forget the song in the middle of her performance. She skipped that portion and successfully finished the song.
Her fingers trembled as she began to play her piece with her dog sitting by her.Stephanie began to forget the song in the middle of her performance.She skipped that portion and successfully finished the song.
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Gina's crush Jamie had smiled at her.
It was the first time he had acknowledged her when not in a group.
It was almost a dream for her when he smiled.
She sat her desk replaying the moment in her head. She couldn't focus on a thing the teacher was saying. She felt as if she were in the clouds.
She sat her desk replaying the moment in her head.She couldn't focus on a thing the teacher was saying.She felt as if she were in the clouds from him smiling at her.
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Zack's son wanted a bike for his birthday.
But he knew he couldn't afford one.
Zack's sister had promised to help him with the costs.
While Zack waited at a bus stop one day, he saw a bike with no lock. So he grabbed it and took in on the bus with him. When Zack's son got the bike for his birthday, he was ecstatic.
While Zack waited at a bus stop one day, he saw a bike with no lock.So he grabbed it and took in on the bus with him.When Zack's son got the bike for his birthday, he was ecstatic, but he felt guilty for stealing the other bike.
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I entered an egg race once.
It was against about ten others.
There was only one other contestant.
When the whistle blew, we all took off. I was not the fastest, but I was pretty quick. I finished third in the race.
When the whistle blew, we both took off.I was not as fast, but I was pretty quick.I finished second in the race.
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Jane had convinced her family to eat tofu.
She decided next to convince them to drink wheatgrass.
they hated it.
They all looked at the cups of green drink in horror. Her daughter tasted it, and spit it out. One by one they all poured it down the drain.
They all looked at the tofu in horror.Her daughter tasted it, and spit it out.One by one they all threw it in the trash.
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Penny had just moved to a new home.
She was nervous to go to her new school.
But she already knew friends at this new school.
When she arrived to her class, the teacher introduced her to everyone. They all greeted her kindly. Penny was relieved.
When she arrived to her class, the teacher introduced her to everyone.They all greeted her kindly.Penny was relieved that she knew a few people in the class.
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Sue loved her dog.
She groomed it on a weekly basis.
a weekly basis.
Sue was always teaching her dog neat tricks. She decided to enter her dog into a dog pageant. Sue's dog took the first place prize home.
Sue was always teaching her dog neat tricks.She decided to enter her dog into a dog pageant.Sue's dog took the first place prize home.
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Jill couldn't control her spending.
She needed to save money.
She started to follow a budget and it made all the difference.
But she kept buying things that she didn't need. She asked her parents for money to pay the bills. But she ended spending it all on new shoes.
She kept ignoring things that she didn't need.She asked her parents for help budgeting too.She ended up developing better spending habits.
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Mark was a hopeless romantic.
He was also a magician.
He wanted to attract people.
He wasn't very good at either. The only magic in his life was making women disappear. Girls really didn't like Mark's magic.
He wasn't very good at it.The only magic in his life was making women disappear.Girls really didn't like Mark.
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Tom was a professional whale watcher.
He liked to go out on his big boat and watch all of the whales.
he started to get bored of his job.
There were many different kinds of whales to watch. At the end of every day, Tom would go to bed a happy man. Tom loved his job.
There were many different kinds of whales to watch, but Tom decided to change jobs.After finding a new job with dolphins, at the end of every day, Tom would go to bed a happy man.Tom loved his job now.
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Donna just gave birth to her new baby girl!
She is so happy but nervous at the same time.
She already has five sons, so she's happy to have a daughter.
Her husband Dave surprised her with a bunch of parenting books. Donna read them all cover to cover. She is now more prepared than ever to be a mom.
Her husband Dave surprised her with a bunch of gifts.Donna enjoys them all.She is now more prepared than ever to be a less stressful mom.
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Will was kicked out of the house by his girlfriend for drinking.
She threw all of his belongings onto the front yard.
belongings onto the front yard.
Will opened a beer and laid down on his couch. A cop pulled up and told him he couldn't drink in public. Will went to jail and cried at his misfortune.
Will opened a beer and laid down on his belongings.A cop pulled up and told him he couldn't drink in public.Will went to jail and cried at his misfortune.
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Marvin joined the military shortly after graduating from high school.
At his first duty station he met Sarah, she was lovely.
At his first duty station he met Bob and Joe, who became his pals.
Shortly after meeting her she was sent overseas by the military. Marvin was very lonely for the entire time that she was away. Upon her return Marvin was elated and asked Sarah to marry him.
Shortly after meeting them he was sent overseas by the military.Marvin was very lonely for the entire time that he was away.Upon his return Marvin was elated.
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Kim wanted to see Home Alone in the theater.
Her mother said she couldn't take her to the theater.
Her mother said she wasn't allowed to see it.
Kim asked her mother if she could go with her friend Beth. Her mother hesitated, then agreed. Kim called Beth excitedly to giver her the news.
Kim then begged her mother if she could go with her friend Beth.Her mother hesitated, then changed her mind and agreed.Kim called Beth excitedly to giver her the news.
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Jim has science fair judging tomorrow.
He is extremely nervous.
He is very eager to do that.
He spent three months on his project. He is convinced he will place but is still nervous. Jim won first place and will advance to regionals.
He spent three months on his project and his eagerness is now boiling over.He is convinced he will place but is still nervous.Jim won first place and will advance to regionals.
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It was Christmas and Kim was opening her gifts.
She opened a package and found a dark brown teddy bear.
She opened the gift and found a watch.
Her sister received a lighter brown teddy bear. The girls named the bears Yogi and Boo Boo. The girls loved the teddies as much as they loved The Yogi Bear show.
Her sister loved the watch.The girls both held and admired it.The girls loved the watch as much as they loved their matching necklaces.
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I smelled something foul in the house.
I decided to investigate.
I found a rotten potato under the sink.
I followed the smell up to the attic. I found out that the smell was a dead animal. I disposed of the animal and my house no longer smelled foul.
I actually vomited because of the smell.I put the potato on a garbage bag.I quickly disposed the rotten potato and my house is no longer smelling foul.
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Eddie was a bully, and bullied all the kids at school.
Everyone Eddie met, was scared of him.
No one ever challenged Eddie at school till he graduated.
One day, Eddie met a quiet kid he tried to bully. As soon as he walked up to the kid, Eddie was met with fist. After being beaten for the first time, Eddie learned not to bully.
One day, Eddie met a quiet kid he tried to bully.As soon as he walked up to the kid, Eddie hit him.After being beaten for the first time, the kid learned not to bully.
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The baker was tired this morning.
He had to open up shop at 5 AM.
He had to go to attend a meeting.
He chugged a cup of coffee. The baker still fell asleep while on his job. He was so tired that he had to take the rest of the day off.
He chugged a cup of coffee.The baker still fell asleep while at the important meeting.Afterwards, he was so tired that he had to take the rest of the day off.
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James is going to be a father.
He wants to build his child a crib.
James bought his crib from the store.
He buys lumber, hammer and nails. He works for a week on the crib. James has built a beautiful crib for his baby.
He it on credit.He works for a week to pay off the crib.James has finally paid off the crib.
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Hannah had been saving up a lot of money.
She really wanted to buy her own video game.
She wanted to lend an old video game.
She asked her mom to take her to the store. Unfortunately, the game that she wanted was a bit too expensive. Then, her mom offered to pay the extra amount.
She asked her mom to take her to the store.Unfortunately, the new game that she wanted was a bit too expensive.Then, her mom offered to pay the extra amount.
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Josh liked to smoke.
One day, his friend offered him Marijuana.
One day, he decided to use nicotene patches so he could quit.
Josh accepted the offer. It was finally aired on the news that marijuana was good for everyone Josh patted himself on the back for making a good decision.
Josh accepted the challenge.It was finally aired on the news that cigarettes were bad for everyoneJosh patted himself on the back for making a good decision.
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Gil's mother bought him a mug for his birthday.
The mug was very special to Gil and he took good care of it.
He never used it and kept it on his desk.
One day Gil was cleaning out his kitchen. His hand accidentally bumped the mug and it fell to the ground. The mug smashed into hundreds of pieces.
One day Gil was cleaning out his office.His hand accidentally bumped the mug and it fell to the ground.The mug smashed into hundreds of pieces.
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Jermaine had loved this girl for years.
She did not like him back though.
She loved him back and they dated.
After years passed, Jermaine got successful. The girl wanted him now. He rejected her.
After years passed, Jermaine got successful.The girl still wanted him.He proposed to her.
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My dog loved to eat grass.
Therefore, I could never take him outside on his own.
I stopped taking it outside.
I was getting tired of supervising him while he was outside. I decided to buy him a muzzle. Now, he could play outside without eating grass.
I was getting tired of supervising him while he was outside.I decided to buy him a crate.Now, he could play inside without eating grass.
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Linda was afraid no one would invite her to any holiday parties.
She feared having to spend Christmas all alone.
So, she decided to volunteer at the local homeless shelter and soup kitchen.
But the week before, she received three party invitations! Linda had to juggle all three parties in one weekend. She spent her holiday very busy, and very happy, after all!
But the week before, she received three party invitations!Linda had to juggle all three parties in one weekend.She spent her holiday very busy, and very happy, after all!
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I took my dog for a walk in the woods.
At the creek, he began to bark at a figure in the distance.
At the creek, he began to bark at a noise in the distance.
Upon inspection, I realized it was a dead body. I called the police. They awarded my dog with a medal of gratitude!
Upon inspection, I realized it was an escaped prisoner.I called the police.They awarded my dog with a medal of gratitude!
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Sam was running as fast as he could.
He already passed 2 people.
running as fast as he could.
He had 3 more to pass. He was almost there. Sam was near the finish line.
He had 3 more to pass.He was almost there.Sam was near the finish line.
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We got married in 1981.
My wife had simple tastes then and got a tiny engagement ring.
My wife had extravagent tastes then and got a big, gaudy engagement ring.
As time went by she regretted her decision. One year I bought her a bigger ring. She was happy.
As time went by she regretted her decision.One year I bought her a smaller ring.She was happy.
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Mark went to the grocery store to buy food for his house.
On the way to the store he is stopped by a cop.
On the way to the store he got into an accident.
To his surprise the officer gave him good news. They told him that he needed to go down to the station. At the station was his long lost sister he hadn't seen in 10 years.
To his surprise the police arrested him.They told him that he needed to go down to the station.At the station was his long lost sister he hadn't seen in 10 years.
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In a small town in Indiana, Kendrick knew he would become successful.
He worked every single day for him and his family.
But he was lazy and indolent.
While working, he also put in hours at night for his new venture. His family was worried that he was working to much and was too tired. But after a couple years, they moved to their home country in Brazil.
He never worked and did nothing to start his new venture.His family was worried that he was not working enough and was too lazy.But after a couple years, they moved to their home country in Brazil.
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Delilah couldn't pay attention in class.
She often wandered off in her mind.
She quickly mastered the class material so she let her mind wander.
Thinking of fantasies and nonsense. Eventually she was medicated. Now she does better in class and doesn't fantasize.
Thinking of fantasies and nonsense.Eventually she was medicated.Now she does better in class and doesn't fantasize.
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Val drove her car down a steep hill.
Her brakes did not seem to slow her down at all.
Her brakes worked perfectly as she slowly descended.
Val had to steer into a parked car to slow her down. The two cars crashed together in a loud bang. This was enough to bring Val's car to a stop.
Val tried to steer into the space between two parked cars.The two cars were too close together.This was not enough space for Val's car to park in.
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Ian ditched his friends to go out with his girlfriend.
The next day, his girlfriend broke up with him.
The next day, he met up with his friends to apologize to them and they went to the movies together.
As he tried to contact his friends, none of them responded to them. They also said no word when they met in person. Therefore, Ian tried to apologize for his actions.
As he tried to contact his girlfriend, she did not respond to him.She also said no word when they met in person.Therefore, Ian tried to apologize for his actions.
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Tim wanted to go sledding for the first time.
He wore his coat and hat.
He pulled out his sled and put on hat and coat.
And put on his winter boots. He even put on a pair of snow leggings to protect his legs. He ran out the door but didn't actually have one thing, a sled.
And put on his winter boots.He even put on a pair of snow leggings to protect his legs.He ran out the door but didn't actually have one thing, a pair of gloves.
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John started a new job at a bank.
The bank was having a company outing at the park.
John refused to attend the park outing.
John was nervous because he didn't know anyone. He went to the outing and met a number of nice people. John had a great time at the outing.
John was nervous because he didn't know anyone.He stayed home and never met a number of nice people.John had a great time at home.
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Morty needed a date for the big dance on Friday.
He asked every girl he could think of but they all said no.
He made a grand proposal towards his ex and she reluctantly agreed.
Finally, he asked his best friend Erica to go to the dance. She was looking for a date too so she said yes! At the end, they both had a wonderful time at the dance.
Finally, he asked his mom to drive them to the dance.She was looking for something to do too so she said yes!At the end, they both had a wonderful time at the dance.
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Larry was playing with a balloon.
His cat was near by.
His cat was outside.
The cat accidentally popped the balloon. Both Larry and the cat freaked out. Larry laughed about the whole thing.
Larry accidentally popped the balloon.Both Larry and the cat freaked out.Larry laughed about the whole thing.
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John went for a walk to get some fresh air.
He loved to walk in the woods.
He went and sat down by the river.
Today there was a bike race on his favorite trail. He didn't realize it until a biker almost hit him! John walked back home, feeling defeated.
Today there was a bike race on the river trail.He didn't realize it until a biker almost hit him!John walked back home, feeling lucky.
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I was using the bench press in the gym.
It was making my shoulder hurt.
The bench press was imported from China.
A man at the gym told me bench press is bad for your shoulders. I decided to do military press instead. My shoulders stopped hurting!
A man at the gym told me bench press is bad for your shoulders.I decided to do military press instead.My shoulders stopped hurting!
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Harry was the chosen one.
He had to fight he who must not be named.
He decided he wanted no part and lived his life in seclusion.
There was a war and harry was in the middle of it. He ended up beating the enemy. Everyone was happy.
There was a war and harry was not in the middle of it.He ended up not beating the enemy.Everyone was angry.
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Molly found a sack of coins outside a store in town.
She didn't tell her folks because she wanted to keep the money.
She dropped them off at Lost and Found.
Then, Molly's mother told her about a robbery at the store. Molly thought about the coins hidden in her room. She returned the coins and got a reward from the owner.
Then, Molly's mother told her about a robbery at the store.Molly thought about the coins at Lost and Found.She told the police and got a reward from the owner.
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Ray liked to help his dad with projects around the house.
Sometimes Ray was clumsy and his dad got frustrated.
Ray was even payed by his dad because his help was the best.
Ray decided not to help anymore and sulked instead. His dad realized it was important to Ray and felt badly. He arranged special projects for them to work on together.
Ray decided not to help anymore and sulked instead.His dad realized it was important to Ray to have free time and felt badly.He arranged special projects for them to work on together, but didn't expect as much from Ray.
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Bob was a homeless man with very little possessions in his town.
Bob was selected to play in a very famous game show.
Bob was selected for a job interview.
Bob had the chance to win one million dollars to answer questions. Bob answered all the questions correctly. Bob is now the richest person in his town.
Bob had the chance to become a CEO.Bob answered all the questions correctly.Bob is now the richest person in his town.
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This morning I went to a mandatory meeting for folks on food stamps.
I didn't know what the meeting was about.
I decided not to go and forfeit my food stamps.
At the meeting I found out I'd lose my benefits if I didn't work. Now I have to prove that I work 20 hours per week. Overall this morning was a drag.
I knew I'd lose my benefits if I didn't work.Now I have to prove that I work 20 hours per week.Overall this is a drag.
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Sarah was afraid of swimming underwater.
Her friends were all going snorkeling on Saturday.
Her friends went snorkeling without her.
Sarah did not want to be left out of the big snorkeling day. She decided to face her fears and she dove into the water! Looking back, Sarah wondered what she ever was afraid of.
Sarah did not want to be left out of the big snorkeling day.But she could not face her fears and dive into the water!Looking back, Sarah wondered what she ever was afraid of.
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I went white water rafting.
The adrenaline was pumping.
Along with me, my friend Joe also joins.
We went over a massive waterfall. Which made me get flung out. I hit a rock and cried.
We went over a massive waterfall.Which made me get flung out.I hit a rock and cried.
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We went to Nantasket Beach in 2005.
We had a fun day swimming.
Loving thunderstorms, my wife was excited when the rains came in.
At the end of the day we had a heavy thunderstorm. My wife was very nervous as I drove home. We got home safely.
At the end of the day we had a heavy thunderstorm.My wife was very calm as I drove home.We got home safely.
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It was Sara's turn to let the dog outside.
Sara opened the front door and let the dog run out.
Sarah forgot to open the door and let the dog out.
A couple hours later Sara remembered the dog and went to let him in. She noticed the gate was open and her dog was missing. Sara rushed to tell her mom that the dog was missing.
A couple hours later Sara remembered the dog and let him out.She noticed the gate was open.Sara rushed to close the gate before the dog noticed.
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The man juggled 6 wine glasses at once.
Spectators were impressed and told him to try more.
Spectators were impressed, but he did not have more wine glasses to add.
He then added a seventh wine glass and was struggling. The crowd cheered him on, which impacted his concentration. The man flinched and then it began to rain wine glasses on everyone.
He then a got rid of the sixth wine glass and was struggling.The crowd cheered him on, which impacted his concentration.The man flinched and then it began to rain wine glasses on everyone.
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Erica went to her hometown bar.
She saw a lot of people from high school.
She made some wonderful new friends at the bar.
Erica didn't like the people that she ran into. Erica left the bar after a short time. She doesn't go to that bar anymore.
Erica didn't like some of the people that she ran into though.Erica left the bar after a short time.She doesn't go to that bar anymore cause the bad outweighs the good there.
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Kary had just gotten out of the hospital after having a baby.
Her husband had been in charge of the house and their kids.
Her husband kept the house all tidy and clean.
When she arrived she saw that everything was a mess. The worst part was a pile of nasty old dishes. Luckily, her husband cleaned them right away.
When she arrived she saw that everything was clean.The best part was he also went grocery shopping.Her husband was very thoughtful.
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Gina had been waiting to see the principal.
She thought she was ready to get it over with.
She knew she was about to be given an award for perfect attendance.
Then the door to the office opened. And her heart began to race. She stood nervously waiting to hear her name called.
Then the door to the office opened.And her heart began to race.She stood confidently waiting to hear her name called.
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Last summer Adrian's house caught fire.
It burned to the ground before the firemen could arrive.
The firemen arrived and there was very little damage done.
He lost everything he owned. He knew it was going to take a long time to get it all back. But his family made it out alive, so he knew he'd be alright.
He was happy he didn't lose everything he owned.He knew it would have taken a long time to get it all back.He was lucky his family made it out alive.
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Enid's class went to an apple orchard.
She came home with a big basket of apples.
They weren't allowed to take any apples home.
She and her mother made an apple pie together. The family had it for dinner that night. It was delicious!
Her mother had to just buy an apple pie.The family had it for dinner that night.It was delicious!
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Bev was sad when she didn't make the cheer squad her freshman year.
She vowed to make it next year.
She vowed to make it in 2 years.
She started tumbling lessons. The next year at tryouts it went much better. She easily made the team.
She started tumbling lessons.Two years later at tryouts it went much better.She easily made the team.
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Bobby had always been a big eater, and decided to enter a contest.
The challenge was to eat as many pies as possible in 10 minutes.
The challenge was to eat as many burgers as possible in 10 minutes.
Bobby scarfed the pies as quickly as possible, and finished 12. He was awarded first prize, and received a large and shiny medal. But he didn't get to enjoy it long - he threw up almost immediately.
Bobby scarfed the burgers as quickly as possible, and finished 12.He was awarded first prize, and received a large and shiny medal.But he didn't get to enjoy it long - he threw up almost immediately.
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My new favorite band came on the radio Saturday morning.
They played the band's two new songs.
I bought tickets for my girlfriends graduation.
The radio said the band's concert tickets were on sale now. When I got to the website, the concert tickets were sold out. My girlfriend surprised me with concert tickets for my birthday.
The radio said the band's concert was postponed.When I go to their website, I found out the news was true.My girlfriend and I were disappointed.
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Jeremy went to the pet store.
He was looking for a new companion.
He was looking for a new fish bowl.
Jeremy considered the parrot and ferret. He knew both were high maintenance. Jeremy chose the ferret because parrots are noisy.
Jeremy considered a few bowls.He knew both were around the same price.Jeremy picked the less expensive bowl.
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Dan was very sad in his little apartment.
He stood alone gazing out the open window.
He walked out his front door and into his building's tiny yard.
The city seemed like ants from where he stood. This however was a great analogy for how he felt in life. Preparing himself he stepped to the ledge and took one final breath.
The yard was infested with ants.This however was a great analogy for how he felt in life.Preparing himself he stepped on the ants and took a deep breath.
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Sam was as work.
he decides to get a soda from the vending machine.
He decides to ask his friend for something to drink.
It swallowed his dollar. He kept on purchasing more. He ended up losing 10 bucks
His friend agreed to help.He kept asking for more.His friend ended up refusing eventually.
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Lucy was bored.
She asked her grandma if she could braid her hair.
She asked her grandma is she could play video games.
At first grandma refused. Finally she let Lucy braid her hair. Lucy occupied herself for hours braiding her grandma's hair.
At first grandma refused.Finally she let Lucy play video games.Lucy occupied herself for hours playing the games.
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Paige sat down and prayed for a miracle.
She hoped her baby brother wouldn't die from his illness.
She hoped that her mother wouldn't die from her illness.
Slowly, he recovered in the hospital. Paige prayed again, thanking God. She knew it was divine providence that he made it out alive.
Slowly, she recovered in the hospital.Paige prayed again, thanking God.She knew it was divine providence that she made it out alive.
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My roommate had been depressed since his girlfriend dumped him.
Today, I was taken back by how happy he suddenly seemed.
I was taken back when I saw him crying on the couch.
In good spirits he informed me that home is where the heart is. I confess, though, it still makes me slightly uneasy. The way he laughed and looked at the floorboards as he said it.
In poor spirits he informed me that he also lost his job.I confess, though, it still makes me very uneasy.The way he cried and looked at the floorboards as he said it.
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Suzy applied for a job as a bank teller.
She had an interview.
She never got a call back for an interview.
She tried her best to seem smart and likeable. Then she got a call back from the interviewer. Suzy was offered the job as a bank teller!
She tried her best to stay positive.Then she finally got a call back from one interviewer.Suzy was offered the job as a bank teller!
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Ana needed to buy more groceries for the work week.
She drove to the store.
She ordered all her groceries online.
She put eggs, milk, bread, and cheese into her cart. She went to the checkout area and paid for all her food. She drove home and had enough food for the week!
She put eggs, milk, bread, and cheese into her cart.She clicked the checkout button and paid for all her food.She ordered enough food for the week.
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My son's friend Joe moved from Boston to Austin, Texas.
Joe lost his job last month.
Joe obtained a job right away.
He applied to many places and got a job offer last week. He needed a driver's license and did not have one. Joe is still looking for a job.
He got the job offer last week.He needed a driver's license and had one.Joe likes his new job.
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My family visited me last week.
I met them at the airport.
I missed them at the airport.
We drove around the city for a while. I showed them the fun things in the city. When they left I was sad.
They took an Uber to meet me in the city for a while.I showed them the fun things in the city.When they left I was sad.
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Jill was a brand new wife to her wonderful husband James.
She realized she was pregnant and told James and he was so happy.
She realized that she didn't love James any more and told him that.
Jill and James couldn't wait to be parents and have their baby. They set up a room for the baby and celebrated every night. Jill had everything she wanted, a wonderful husband and a baby!
Jill and James decided to try counseling.They set up a time and went every week.Jill still felt the same way afterwards and they divorced.
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Today was Ellie's birthday.
Her father told her he had a special present for her.
Her father told her he got her plane tickets to Spain.
He took her into the living room where a puppy was waiting. Ellie was so happy with her birthday present! She had always wanted a dog.
He took her into the living room where a new luggage bag was placed.Ellie was so happy with her birthday present!She had always wanted to go to Spain.
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Alice was driving to Las Vegas from Los Angeles.
Her mother was afraid since a lot of the drive was on deserted roads.
Her mother did not care since a lot of the drive was on deserted roads.
She drove by herself to Las Vegas. The car drove perfect, and the people were friendly. When she arrived she calls her very relieved mother.
She drove by herself to Las Vegas.The car drove perfect, and the people were friendly.When she arrived she calls her very indifferent mother.
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Julia was known as a mean girl.
She treated all her friends horribly.
But she is very kind to her friends.
Soon, none of them wanted to spend time with her. She reflected on why she was so rude. She decided she needed to be a nicer person.
Soon,everyone wanted to spend time with her.She reflected on if she could be nicer.She decided she needed to atleast try to be the best person she could be.
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The opposing team scored a three pointer at the last minute.
Their team won the championship.
Their team still lost the championship though.
Bill congratulated the players. He also went into the locker room to cry. He didn't tell anyone until the next day.
Bill congratulated the other team.He also went into the locker room to cry.He didn't tell anyone until the next day.
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Cara and her brother were playing baseball.
But she hit the ball too hard!
She got angry, and stormed off with the ball.
It flew over the fence and vanished. Without a spare, the game was done. They were forced to quit.
She jumped over the fence and vanished.Without a spare, the game was done.They were forced to quit.
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Janet always wanted to be an EMT.
She was excited to start working with a team of professionals.
She was scared to start working with a team of professionals.
She enjoyed helping the people and making them feel more comfortable. One day she witnessed something that she could never forget. She decided she could not live with the memories and quit her job.
She was nervous about helping the people and making them feel more comfortable.One day she witnessed something that she could never forget.She decided she could not live with the memories and quit her job.
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There wasn't much work to do this morning.
We almost got into an argument because of it.
I didnt come in until noon.
I tried to stay quiet and not start a problem. I knew what would happen if I did. I kept very still and quiet and it blew over.
I tried to stay quiet and busy.I knew I could find something to keep myself occupied.I kept kept to myself and did some busy work.
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Pam is married to her Husband Jeff.
Things have been really rocky as of late.
Things have been going really great lately.
Jeff isn't the same person anymore. Pam decides she can't do the marriage anymore and leaves. Pam and Jeff get a divorce and go their own ways.
Jeff then became distant and wasn't the same person anymore.Pam decided she can't do the marriage anymore and leaves.Pam and Jeff got a divorce and went their own ways.
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I went out to buy a new suit yesterday.
The salesman asked me all sorts of questions.
The salesman recommended I buy a nice green suit.
Then the salesman took my measurements. After taking my measurements I picked out a nice blue suit. I paid for the suit and now I can't wait to wear it!
Then the salesman took my measurements.After taking my measurements I picked out a nice green suit.I paid for the suit and now I can't wait to wear it!
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Michael was driving to a concert.
His car begin to make a loud noise.
The noise was coming from the exhaust pipe.
He decides to pull over and see what's wrong. He pops the hood and smoke flies in his face. He knows the engine is shot and calls for help.
He decides to pull over and see what's wrong.He pops the hood and smoke flies in his face.He knows the engine is shot and calls for help.
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The band marched for peace.
One band member wasn't looking where he was going.
One band member dropped his instrument.
He ran into a pedestrian. The pedestrian thought it was on purpose. He punched the band member.
It landed on a pedestrian's foot.The pedestrian thought it was on purpose.He punched the band member.
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Kelley felt sick.
She wanted to go to the party but was not up to it.
She decided to stay home and slept all night.
Yet, because she felt obliged, she went anyway. All of the sudden she got sick on the dance floor. Kelley was very embarrassed.
She felt obliged, but she chose not to go.All of the sudden, she got sick when she woke up in the morning.Kelley would have been very embarrassed if that had happened at the party.
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I am supposed to take food to a party tomorrow.
I had bought all the ingredients for it last week.
I need to buy all the ingredients for it after work today.
I spent all day yesterday cooking the food. Unfortunately, I burnt the food. I won't be able to get new ingredients in time for tomorrow's party.
I will have to spend all day cooking the food.I hope I don't burn the food.If I ruin anything I won't have time to get new ingredients and cook anything else before tomorrow.
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One day, a boy named Ligeti was walking in the forest.
Even though he walked often, the forest was still scary.
He was not scared of anything.
On this day, a man jumped from behind the trees and frightened him. The boy ran all the way home, crying. The boy grew up to be frightened of the unknown.
On this day, a man jumped from behind the trees and Ligeti laughed at him.The boy ran all the way home, laughing.The boy grew up to be ready to face the unknown.
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Kate was going swimming in the ocean.
Stupidly she wore her expensive earrings in the water.
She made sure to take off all of her jewelry.
All of the sudden she freaked out. She realized her earring was lost. It took Kate one hour to find it.
All of a sudden she freaked out.She thought her earrings were lost.It took Kate one hour to realized she had already taken her jewelry off before swimming and they were in her purse.
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Hannah was so excited for prom.
She went shopping and spent hours trying to find her perfect dress.
She went shopping and spent hours, but couldnt find her perfect dress.
The day of prom, Hannah put on her perfect dress. When she arrived to prom, she saw another girl had the same dress! Hannah was disappointed and wished she had found a different dress.
The day of prom, Hannah put on her sister's old dress.When she arrived to prom, she saw another girl had the same dress!Hannah was disappointed and wished she had found a different dress.
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Liz and Kate were going on a road trip.
Kate was unsure about taking her car because it was older.
Kate always got car sick and was not sure she would make it.
Liz had a new car but didn't want to put a lot of miles on it. She refused to reconsider. In the end they decided to take Kate's car.
Liz had a new car but didn't want Kate to get sick inside.She refused to take her car.In the end they decided to take Kate's car.
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Timmy was playing with his toys.
His mother called his name.
He loved to play with his train set for hours at a time.
He did not respond, until she pulled him into the car. They were off to see the the doctor. The doctor checked his ear and said "You have a lot of ear wax!
Calling his name, he didn't respond to his mother until she pulled him into the car.They were off to see the the doctor.The doctor checked his ear and said "You have a lot of ear wax!"
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Susie was stuck in traffic for a long time.
She was on the highway and getting kind of irritated.
She was on highway and was a part of a accident.
Finally she saw there was a car accident. That explained why the traffic was so heavy. Once Susie bypassed it, she was in her way.
Finally Sam saw there was a car accident.That explained why the traffic was so heavy.Once Sam bypassed it, she was in her way.