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Sever21 [200]
2 years ago
13

Phrase or clause: like a protective helment for the brain.​

English
1 answer:
ipn [44]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

its a phrase

Explanation:

its a phrase because firstly its short and it doesnt really make sense. i dont know what else to say for an explanation

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