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Cory's mom can limit her alcohol consumption because research shows even small amounts of alcohol can increase your risk. She can not smoke, as smoking increases the risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women. She can be physically active and maintain a healthy weight, as being overweight/obese increase a woman's chances of developing breast cancer, especially those who are postmenopausal. Lastly, she could limit exposure to hormone therapy, as combination hormone therapy (think birth control pills) for more than 3-5 years can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
Explanation:
1. The boy was limping, but he kept pace with the other marchers.
-<span>a comma linking two independent clauses
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<span>2. Hang gliding is a popular pastime; it takes skill and a bit of daring.
-</span><span> independent clauses linked without a conjunction</span><span>
</span>3. You seem to have found, my good friend, a real peace in life.
- a sentence demonstrating directaddress
4. Riding the unicycle blindfolded, the clown made it across the bridge. - <span>an introductory participial phrase
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5. These colors were chosen for the school: purple, green, and white. - <span>a mark indicating that a list will follow</span>
Bedlam: the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem, founded as a priory in 1247; by 1402, it was a hospital or asylum for lunatics; by extension, any madhouse (1663); hence, any scene of mad confusion (1667). Sovereign: a gold coin originally worth 22s.
