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Target 8: Brackets and Dashes -
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Task 1 Brackets ( )
Rewrite these sentences, putting in the missing brackets.
1. Mary’s dog ran not as quickly as she would have liked to fetch the ball.
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2. Summer is a great time of year more enjoyable than in winter to go
walking.
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3. My sister always borrows my best clothes I never seem to get them
back when she goes somewhere special.
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4. Elephants have large ears to help them keep cool in hot weather see page
183 for more information.
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5. I bought Aasha a necklace a great choice if I say so myself for her
birthday.
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How many sentences did you rewrite correctly?
out of 5
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