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Directions: Write a more specific version of each general sentence.
1. General sentence: Owning a pet can be good for your health.
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2. General sentence: Divorce can be hard on the children involved.
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3. General sentence: Being the oldest child in a large family can be demanding.
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4. General sentence: Smokers aren’t always made to feel welcome.
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5. General sentence: Princess Diana was the royal family’s most popular member.
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6. General sentence: Being a celebrity usually means losing the right to privacy.
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7. General sentence: Despite what many people say, money is not all that matters.
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8. General sentence: Unfortunately people are often judged by the way they speak.
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9. General sentence: Soap operas don’t bear much relation to the real world.
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10. General sentence: The role of women varies a good deal from culture to culture.
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