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  1. After careful thought, Jeff decided to trade his goldfish, (Wanda/wanda), for a pet (Tarantula/tarantula).

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  2. The (Committee/committee) of concerned parents has submitted a proposal outlining ways to raise funds for a new daycare at the (University/university).

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  3. Researchers are learning more every year about how to diagnose and treat (Alzheimer’s/alzheimer’s) (Disease/disease).

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  4. If you would like to supply goods or services to the federal government, you should register for a BN (Business Number/business number).

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  5. Ernestina longs for fame—not a fleeting moment on (YouTube/Youtube), but a career that lasts for years and brings untold wealth.

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  6. After walking for two hours along the cold, snowy trails of the (National Park/national park), they went for sundaes at (Dairy Queen/dairy queen).

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