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It is raining outside__ I will bring my umbrella with me.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Hopefully, the weather will change soon__ otherwise, the whole summer will go by without the sun shining.

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Lucas put on a few pounds during the holidays__ so he decided to join a gym.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

After working out for two months__ Lucas decided to compete in a weightlifting competition.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

I met my dad’s elderly aunt at a family reunion__ I was surprised to see her with a cell phone and an iPad.

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Loaded to the iPad were several different games__ Candy Crush, Homescapes, and Clash of Clans.

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Aunt Midge and I played video games throughout most of the reunion__ because we had nothing else to do.

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Even though their luggage got lost and they were held up by airport security__ Uncle Eddie, Aunt Karen, and Beth all arrived on time.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

We spent the last six hours calling the airport__ nevertheless, the missing luggage has not turned up.

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Several times Karen went to the front desk requesting that her room be given maid service__ unfortunately, her efforts produced no positive results.

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