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The museum was closed, so we went to the zoo instead.

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Andy made extra money mowing lawns. 

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The brown dog with the red collar chased the ball.

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Because there was a hurricane, we had to cancel our trip to the beach. 

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The girl scouts didn't know what to do when they got lost in the woods. 

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Everything was going fine until somebody dropped the expensive glass vase. 

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We can go to the aquarium and then get pizza. 

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Soon the weather will begin to get cooler.  

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You can either come with us, or you can stay at home. 

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

There is a big chance of rain tonight, but sometimes the weather changes. 

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

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