Phrases and Clauses

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the emergency drill yesterday

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a water crisis hit Metro Manila and other parts of the country

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lost the game

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people protested on the streets against the new transport regulation

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because the family was well prepared and had a plan

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the afternoon rain

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the much-awaited game of the season

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after recess, the boys participated in the mindfulness exercise

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while the others were still drinking water

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because classes were suspended for a week