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Every time the lolly contained chocolate, it tasted amazing.

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the lolly.

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Edward plays basketball every day, he will get better at it. If he gets
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All the other options are not possible. Hence, Option B is correct.
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options A and D as the sum of two odd or two even numbers result
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call and first period. Given the answer options, it is important to
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call or first period which is why options A and B are incorrect.
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period from it.

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conclusion is correct.
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cramming, and how unreliable it can be.

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studying in developing information retention.

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assists in information retention.

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strategies as a solution to students with time pressures.

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both factors that are mentioned in James’s findings. It also links

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them both to information retention.

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Cassie has 10 + 4 = 14 points.
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10 to win. Therefore, Pamela needs to get an even number higher

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than six to win. This would make statement D the answer.

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carpet. However, the number of symbols used for each design
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not a statement which strengthens Henry’s argument.

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