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The following sentences are inadequate statements of cause, comparison, etc. Complete the thought.

1 His neck is as long as a giraffe.

2 His name was David Meek, from New Hampshire.

3 The Pacific Ocean is larger than any ocean.

4 Because he never worked led to his failure.

5 A monitor is where a heavily armored boat of light draft can go near the shore.

6 Democracy is when people, through representatives, govern themselves.

7 The story of Huckleberry Finn is in reality Mark Twain himself.

8 Because a man has money is no reason why he should be lazy.

9 The character of Sydney Carton is the real hero of this novel.

10 A forester leads an interesting life is the reason I want to be one.

11 Tact is where a man anticipates the criticism of others, and acts with discretion.

12 The comfort of a modern house is much greater than the old-time house.

13 Free trade is when no revenue is collected on imports, beyond enough to run the government.

14 The cost of room, board, and tuition is low at this school, compared to the more fashionable schools.

15 The theme of this novel tells how a peasant, Jean Valjean, from a convict comes to be a respected citizen.