A. Rewrite these sentences. Eliminate or change the bolded words.

1. The bully gave us a speeding ticket.
   
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2. The magician was able to fix the hair cut my aunt gave me.
   
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3. The crooks raised the tax rate again.
   
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4. My neighbour, the angel, drove me to my doctor’s appointment.
   
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5. I found the stupid cat on my front steps this morning.
   
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6. The wise politicians voted to cut spending by twenty percent.
   
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7. The snake didn’t show up for our date last night.
   
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8. This scientifically designed exercise machine is economically priced at $4000.00
   
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9. The life savers sent my package by air mail.
   
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10. The weasels ate the last piece of birthday cake.
    
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