This is the best essay I have ever written.

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You sent me a present. Thank you very much for it.

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The man is a famous actor. You met him at the party last night.

The team plays on the left. The team has never won the championship.

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I was looking for a book this morning. I’ve found it now.

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A number of suggestions were made at the meeting, but most of them were not very practical.

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Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)

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Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)

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