The Clause: Final Practice before Test

Edward Jenner became famous when he introduced the smallpox vaccination.

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The dog acted as if it understood French.

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As the others watched the parade on television, Jim went into the bedroom and took a nap.

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The athlete whose face is on the cover of the magazine retired from the game recently.

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We should ask Peter whether he knows Mr. Mugabe.

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This year the town was prepared for tornado season because it a disaster last year.

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Dario folded the towels so that they would fit in the cupboard.

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Bob, who is my favorite cousin, will be attending West Point in the fall.

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We were surprised when we found the cat playing happily with the dog.

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Bring whoever asks a napkin.

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