Slim and George came into the darkening bunkhouse together. Slim reached up over the card table and turned on the tin-shaded electric light. Instantly the table was brilliant with light, and the cone of the …

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I don't think Jonas lies about his feelings because he told his parents about his stirrings with Fiona. Most kids wouldn't tell their parents that, so I believe he is honest with his parents.

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Mary and George are in the entrance hall. GEORGE When did you get back? MARY Tuesday. GEORGE Where'd you get that dress? MARY Do you like it? GEORGE It's all right. I thought you'd …

Lennie doesn't protect himself until George tells him to fight back. When Lennie does, he crushes all the bones in Curley's hand. Slim says they must get Curley to a doctor, but he cautions Curley that if he …

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Jan 1, 1970 · 1.2 The Squirrel Reading Comprehension Extracts Extract 1: Read the stanza given below and answer the questions that follow. He wore a question mark for tail, An overcoat of gray, He sat …

Jul 23, 2025 · Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause. 1. Juan continued playing although he injured his knee. 2. I thought that the …

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