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When the islanders started fighting amongst themselves _____ the monkeys took control.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The islanders were weary of fighting _____ therefore, the monkeys faced little resistance.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Here are my favorite colors ____ purple, pink, and blue.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

As soon as the monkeys were in charge of Fire Island _____ things began to change.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

David was afraid of Tiny, the leader of the monkeys _____ because David had heard things.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

There are many reasons to exercise ____ it’s good for your health, it’s fun, and it’s free.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Tiny demanded all kinds of crazy things from the islanders _____ this troubled them greatly.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

One warm summer morning _____ Tiny marched to the village square and pronounced a new law.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

This law shocked and appalled the islanders _____ they could not accept such ridiculous leadership.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

After much hemming and hawing _____ the elders decided to accept the law afterall.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B