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First, Mia packed her lunch. Next, she grabbed her backpack, and finally she ran to the bus stop.
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The alarm did not go off, so Jake woke up late for school. Because of this, he missed breakfast.
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Both cats and dogs make popular pets, but they have differences. Cats are usually more independent, while dogs often need more attention.
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After the bell rang, the students lined up at the door. Then they walked quietly to the library.
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It started raining heavily, so the soccer game was canceled. As a result, the team practiced indoors instead.
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A tablet and a laptop are both used for schoolwork. However, a laptop usually has a keyboard, while a tablet uses a touchscreen.
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First, the scientist gathered her materials. Then she conducted the experiment and recorded the results.
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Since the roads were icy, school was delayed by two hours. This helped keep students safe.
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Both the desert and the rainforest are extreme environments. However, deserts are dry, while rainforests receive a lot of rain.
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Before baking the cake, preheat the oven. Next, mix the ingredients and pour the batter into the pan.
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Because the battery was dead, the remote would not work. After changing the batteries, it worked again.
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Fiction and nonfiction books are similar because they both tell stories. However, nonfiction is based on real facts, while fiction is made up.
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First, the seeds were planted in the soil. After that, they were watered every day.
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The loud noise scared the baby, so she began to cry. As a result, her mom picked her up.
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Both bicycles and scooters are used for transportation. Unlike scooters, bicycles have pedals.
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To start the game, the players gathered on the field. Then the referee blew the whistle.
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