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5. Before the 1980s, adoption experts told adoptive parents to ignore their children's background ______________ most children adopted internationally had no sense of their culture.

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5. I am hoping that Kyle will call me back, _________ I don't know if I am ready for a relationship.

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5. I shouldn't drive too fast. I'll get a speeding ticket.

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5. Jill spent all her money at the Banana Republic sale. She went back the next day for more bargains.

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5. Jim can boil eggs. Sally can make toast.

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6. For example, either the Korean War orphans arriving in the United Sates in the 1950s were too young to remember Korea ________they were urged to abandon any memories they had.

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6. I never drive to school, _________ I sometimes drive my mom to work.

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6. The pollution in LA is terrible. There are many cars in Los Angeles.

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6. We can go to Disneyland. We can go to Sea World.

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6. You can take a cruise to Greece. You can travel to Mexico.

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7. Dan moved to Michigan. He moved home again.

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7. Ted didn't have enough money to fly to Boston. He took the train.

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7. The students got high grades. They complained about the class anyway.

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7. These Korean children were given American names ____ they often ended up living in towns where there were no other Asian children.

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7. Tianna did not want to go to prom alone, _________ did she want to go with Donald.

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8. Damien got his picture taken with his girlfriend, _________ he didn't smile.

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8. Mrs. Ingle is pregnant. Perla is pregnant.

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8. She could not go to the show. She did not have enough money.

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8. They didn't want to be late. They hurried.

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8. Today, adoptive parents usually try to find out all they can about their children's native country and language ________ teaching adopted children about their native culture is considered essential.

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9. Adoptive parents often form support groups for adopted children from a particular country _____ in these groups, their children can meet others who have similar backgrounds.

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9. I got an A on my history test, _________ I even aced my ROTC inspection!

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9. Jill runs a mile every day. She swims on Fridays.

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9. The coffee was too hot. I waited to drink it.

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4. Samantha doesn't like Marcus, _________ does she like Tyler.

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1. Fruit is healthy. Candy isn't healthy.

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1. I wanted to backpack through Europe last summer. My mom told me I couldn't.

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1. I was rushing to my appointment, _________ I still didn't make it on time.

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1. Many people today desperately want children _______ they are unable to conceive a child.

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10. I could spend the night at my best friend's tonight, _________ I could go to the movies with my family.

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10. I forgot my textbook. I could participate in class without a problem.

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10. Today's adoptive parents no longer ignore their children cultural backgrounds ________ do they try to make their children conform to an "American" standard.

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10. You can choose vanilla ice cream. You can choose chocolate.

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11. Maaz is wearing a black plaid shirt. Razmik is wearing a black plaid shirt, too.

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2. For many of these people, adoption is the answer ___________ a lot of them will choose international adoption.

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2. I am going to pull my grades up in Math class, _________ next semester I will be on the honor roll.

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2. I love going skiing, _________ I especially love skiing with my "boo."

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2. Maria didn't finish her essay. She did finish her math.

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2. Razmik isn't pregnant. Roc isn't pregnant.

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2. She had a lot of friends. She was a friendly girl.

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3. Children adopted by Americans frequently come from orphanages in poor countries _____ starting a new life in the United States is not always easy for these children.

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3. Dogs make great pets. They care about their owners.

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3. I could eat the pizza right now, _________ I could save it for later.

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3. I had a cute puppy. I lost him.

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3. Julie bought her mom a sweater. Her mother loved it.

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4. He studied for the test. He got a good grade.

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4. I am going to the beach. I worry about sunburn.

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4. I was very hungry. I bought some food at the cafeteria.

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4. Loving parents and a stable home may seem like luxuries _________ the child is also leaving a familiar world behind.

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