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3. By the time we came home, all the food in the dog’s bowl had

been eaten.

4. Fran wrote the letter, but it was signed by all ten of us.

5. Because the plants were carefully watered and fertilized by
Martin, they were tall and healthy.

6. Icicles hung from the trees like Christmas decorations, and the

street was covered by a glassy sheet of ice.

7. Chelsie was serious about sticking to her budget, so every

expenditure was recorded.

8. At the salon, Andrea’s hair was expertly cut and styled by the

beautician while the manicurist buffed and painted her nails.

9. Firefighters arrived on the scene, and the blaze was soon

extinguished.

10. As we sat on the porch, a siren was heard.