Phrases Review

Grabbing a sandwich, Rene hurried off to join his friends. 

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Ms. Smith's only comment on my paper was that my handwriting was difficult to read.

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Filling this order will take two weeks.

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Cuts and bruises, minor injuries for most children, are treated by the school nurse.

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On the top floor are three offices connected to a hallway.

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Her attitude may seem indifferent to you.

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Mom finally agreed to buy me a new dress for the dance.

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Shaking her head, Lisa indicated that she wasn't interested in the tour.

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Sam, the youngest of Mimi's three cats, likes to climb.

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His greatest joy was seeing the lastest science fiction movie.

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