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1. Mycology is the study of yeasts molds mushrooms and other
fungi.

2. The ancient Maya restricted the consumption of cocoa to the

aristocracy because of the cost of growing the beans and the

labor involved in processing them.

3. The dog looked as if he had been dipped in water coated

with dirt and set out to dry.
4. The children watched in fascination as the magician reached

into his hat pulled out a dove and released it into the air.

5. Students screamed as the lights flickered the alarm sounded

and the elevator jerked to a halt.