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William Sidney Porter, whose pen name was O. Henry, was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He wrote about everyday people with humor, warmth, and a touch of romance. The setting for Porter’s stories was usually New York City.
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Clemens is remembered best for his humorous writings, for they captured people's imaginations.
his-Clemens; they, writings.
The undergraduate student was like an apprentice to a craftsman; both were learners. The degree holder was capable, as was a craft journeyman, of independent work in a field.
both
Clemens and his wife, Olivia, had three daughters in their family: Susy, Clara, and Jean.
his, Clemens; their, Clemens and his wife, Olivia
When you give someone _______ trust, _____ believe that _____ will not betray it.
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they
While recovering from a sprained ankle, my cousin had to use crutches to support herself.
The young architect was pleased that he had been trusted to design the new library himself.
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I was told not to worry and that everything would be taken care of. Someone whispered in my ear, but when I turned around, there was not anybody there.
everything
someone
anybody
Colleges began awarding degrees in the 1200s. The degree system patterned itself after the guild system. Although a student learned a trade (like carpentry) through the guild system, he learned a subject or a profession (like the law) through the degree system.
itself, he
Audiences loved his books during his lifetime, and they enjoy those same books over one hundred years later. Dickens showed an unusual grasp of human nature with its peculiar qualities
audiences- they
its- human nature
It seems like it's been an hour since I ordered those french fries, and I'm starving! If the waiter doesn't bring _______ soon, I might faint.
The principal told the PTA that anyone who wants _______ children to take art classes may enroll ______ for free at the community center.
them
their
them
Abdul and Mandy made a pan of fudge and devoured it all themselves!
Evan uses an elaborate system of notes to remind himself of what he has left to do.
intensive
reflexive
Very few came to visit the crabby old woman on the corner, leaving many to wonder if anyone cared about her at all.
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anyone
What will happen after high school? Have you thought about higher education? That is a good way to prepare yourself for the future.
What, you, that, yourself
The setting for Porter’s stories was usually New York City. It provided not only the setting but also a variety of interesting characters. 5. Their descriptions and situations are as varied as the city itself.
NYC- It. characters-their
People sometimes discard furniture___________is only a little worn but otherwise could be salvaged and reused after a good cleaning or a minor repair.
that
Have you heard from Mr. Bryant yet? He promised me that he would contact you himself.
The president found the company's hiring process too slow, so on Monday, she appointed a new assistant herself.
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intensive
Everyone enjoys Porter’s short story “The Last Leaf.” The title refers to a leaf that clings to its branch after the others have fallen. Another of Porter’s famous stories is “The Gift of the Magi.” James and Della Dillingham Young, newlyweds, both purchase gifts for the other
everyone,
others
another
both
other