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“There are fewer insects in Wisconsin,” said Sal, who had lived
                    there.




                       The ducklings followed their mother across the street as traffic

                    stopped in both directions.









                             through, threw




                                 Through means within, between, or finished.

                                 Threw is the past tense of the verb throw.












                       After they were through with their picnic, they threw their paper

                    plates and napkins in a nearby trashcan and went on a stroll
                    through the park.










                             two, too, to




                                 Two refers to the number two; too means also
                                 or indicates an excessive amount. Any other

                                 use requires to.
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