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1
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A)Jimmy Carter served as a state senator and governor then he was elected president in 1976.
B)Jimmy Carter served as a state senator and governor; then he was elected president in 1976.
C)Jimmy Carter served as a state senator and governor then; he was elected president in 1976.
2
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A)Lenin was the head of the Bolshevik Party in Russia he led the communist revolution in November 1917.
B)Lenin was the head of the Bolshevik Party in Russia; he led the communist revolution in November 1917.
C)Lenin was the head of the Bolshevik Party in Russia, he led the communist revolution in November 1917.
3
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A)Ringo Starr was the Beatles' drummer, he went on to star in a children's television series.
B)Ringo Starr was the Beatles' drummer he went on to star; in a children's television series.
C)Ringo Starr was the Beatles' drummer; he went on to star in a children's television series.
4
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A)Frankenstein is one of my favourite novels Mary Shelley published; this story when she was only twenty-one years old.
B)Frankenstein is one of my favourite novels; Mary Shelley published this story when she was only twenty-one years old.
C)Frankenstein is one of my favourite novels Mary Shelley published this story; when she was only twenty-one years old.
5
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A)William Blake wrote Songs of Innocence, which portrays life in a positive light on the other hand his Songs of Experience explores life's darker side.
B)William Blake wrote Songs of Innocence; which portrays life in a positive light on the other hand his Songs of Experience explores life's darker side.
C)William Blake wrote Songs of Innocence, which portrays life in a positive light; on the other hand, his Songs of Experience explores life's darker side.
6
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A)The British royal family took the name Windsor during World War I; they wanted to deflect attention from their German heritage.
B)The British royal family; took the name Windsor during World War I, they wanted to deflect attention from their German heritage.
C)The British royal family took the name Windsor; during World War I they wanted to deflect attention from their German heritage.
7
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A)Franklin Roosevelt was elected president in 1932; previously, he served as governor of New York.
B)Franklin Roosevelt was elected president in 1932 previously, he served as governor; of New York.
C)Franklin Roosevelt was elected president in 1932, previously, he served as governor of New York.
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A)Theodore Roosevelt assumed the presidency after the death of William McKinley he was later elected; to his own four-year term.
B)Theodore Roosevelt assumed the presidency after the death of William McKinley; he was later elected to his own four-year term.
C)Theodore Roosevelt assumed the presidency; after the death of William McKinley he was later elected to his own four-year term.
9
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A)Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack while he was president; Vice President Richard Nixon took over his duties while Eisenhower recuperated.
B)Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack; while he was president Vice President Richard Nixon took over his duties while Eisenhower recuperated.
C)Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack while he was president Vice President Richard Nixon took over his duties; while Eisenhower recuperated.
10
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A)John Kennedy appointed his brother Robert to be attorney general it marked the first time a president selected a sibling; to serve in his cabinet.
B)John Kennedy appointed his brother Robert to be attorney general; it marked the first time a president selected a sibling to serve in his cabinet.
C)John Kennedy appointed his brother Robert; to be attorney general it marked the first time a president selected a sibling to serve in his cabinet.
11
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A)Most people were amazed that Robert knew all of the lyrics to Cole Porter's songs; after all, he was only three when the composer died.
B)Most people were amazed that Robert knew all of the lyrics to Cole Porter's songs, after all; he was only three when the composer died.
C)Most people were amazed that Robert knew all of the lyrics to Cole Porter's songs; after all; he was only three when the composer died.
12
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A)The painter El Greco studied in Italy and did much of his work in Spain, however; as his name indicates, he was Greek.
B)The painter El Greco studied in Italy and did much of his work in Spain; however, as his name indicates, he was Greek.
C)The painter El Greco studied in Italy and did much of his work in Spain however, as his name indicates; he was Greek.
13
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A)As secretary of state, Henry Kissinger had a profound effect on American foreign policy for example; it was he who arranged President Nixon's trip to China.
B)As secretary of state, Henry Kissinger had a profound effect on American foreign policy; for example, it was he who arranged President Nixon's trip to China.
C)As secretary of state; Henry Kissinger had a profound effect on American foreign policy, for example, it was he who arranged President Nixon's trip to China.
14
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A)Some people once believed that apartheid had an iron grip on South Africa nevertheless; blacks can vote in today's South Africa, and Nelson Mandela was its president.
B)Some people once believed that apartheid had an iron grip on South Africa, nevertheless, blacks can vote in today's South Africa, and Nelson Mandela was its president.
C)Some people once believed that apartheid had an iron grip on South Africa; nevertheless, blacks can vote in today's South Africa, and Nelson Mandela was its president.
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A)In 1938, Britain's Neville Chamberlain believed that negotiating with Hitler would prevent war in reality; the Nazis were after nothing less than world conquest.
B)In 1938, Britain's Neville Chamberlain believed that negotiating with Hitler would prevent war; in reality, the Nazis were after nothing less than world conquest.
C)In 1938, Britain's Neville Chamberlain believed that negotiating with Hitler would prevent war in reality, the Nazis were after nothing less than world conquest.
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A)The Marshall Plan provided economic aid to Western Europe after World War II; as a result, many countries were able to resist communist takeovers.
B)The Marshall Plan provided economic aid to Western Europe after World War II as a result; many countries were able to resist communist takeovers.
C)The Marshall Plan provided economic aid; to Western Europe after World War II, as a result many countries were able to resist communist takeovers.
17
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A)Andrew Johnson was sworn in as president; after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, he became the first president to face impeachment.
B)Andrew Johnson was sworn in as president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln he became the first president; to face impeachment.
C)Andrew Johnson was sworn in as president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln; he became the first president to face impeachment.
18
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A)Senator Eugene McCarthy nearly upset President Lyndon Johnson; in the New Hampshire primary in 1968 soon after, Johnson decided not to seek re-election.
B)Senator Eugene McCarthy nearly upset President Lyndon Johnson in the New Hampshire primary in 1968 soon after; Johnson decided not to seek re-election.
C)Senator Eugene McCarthy nearly upset President Lyndon Johnson in the New Hampshire primary in 1968; soon after, Johnson decided not to seek re-election.
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A)Ronald Reagan lost the Republican presidential nomination to Richard Nixon in 1968 and to Gerald Ford in 1976; however, he captured the nomination in 1980.
B)Ronald Reagan lost the Republican presidential nomination to Richard Nixon in 1968; and to Gerald Ford in 1976 however, he captured the nomination in 1980.
C)Ronald Reagan lost the Republican presidential nomination to Richard Nixon in 1968 and to Gerald Ford in 1976 however; he captured the nomination in 1980.
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A)In 1984, Representative Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to be nominated as vice president; by a major party her Democratic ticket was soundly beaten by the Republicans.
B)In 1984, Representative Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to be nominated as vice president by a major party; her Democratic ticket was soundly beaten by the Republicans.
C)In 1984, Representative Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to be nominated; as vice president by a major party her Democratic ticket was soundly beaten by the Republicans.





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