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Spot the error. One is done for you.
I was not afraid to die that day.
Correct Sentence: I was not afraid to die that day.
I has to bring my ice axe down with me.
Solution
I had to bring my ice axe down with me.
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| ♦ proximity to the railway station | ||
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| 2. | Take ______. |
| 3. | Fly ______. |
| 4. | Swim ______. |
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| 2. | patriot | in | |
| 3. | diverse | ity | |
| 4. | slaved | ism | |
| 5. | animate | ness | |
| 6. | consumer | en | |
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