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Main Idea and Details

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There were no sticks or stones scattered about.
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Marilla swept the yard as much as the house.
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The yard was so clean that someone could eat a meal off the ground.
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Green Gables' backyard was neat and clean.
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The planets are different.
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The planets are different sizes, some are large and some are small.
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The planets have different atmospheres.
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The planets have different temperatures.
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A dolphin is a mammal.
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A dolphin breathes oxygen.
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A dolphin mother feeds her baby milk.
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The Louisiana Purchase was important to the U.S.
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The Louisiana Purchase was the first major expansion of the U.S.
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The Louisiana Purchase allowed for passage along the Mississippi River.
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The Louisiana Purchase was the first large land purchase in U.S. history.
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The Emerald City was a beautiful city all in green.
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The pavement was made of green marble.
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The window panes were green glass and shone in the sunlight.
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The houses were green marble covered in sparkling emeralds.
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The library was comfortable and well-equipped.
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There were many books on the shelves and newspapers to read.
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The library had large, leather covered divans and reading desks to make a reader comfortable.
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Ichabod looked ridiculous riding the horse.
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His coattails fluttered a long way behind him.
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His arms and elbows flapped as the horse moved.
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His elbows stuck out and made him look like an insect.
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