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Convert the following sentence into negative without changing their meaning. The island seemed very far away.

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Convert the following sentence into negative without changing their meaning.

The island seemed very far away.

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The island did not seem anywhere near.

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Chapter 1.3: The Cop and the Anthem - Brainstorming (A4) [Page 34]

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Chapter 1.3 The Cop and the Anthem
Brainstorming (A4) | Q 1.4 | Page 34

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