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Do as directed. While she waited at the train station, Varsha realized that the train was late. (change into a simple sentence)

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Do as directed.

While she waited at the train station, Varsha realized that the train was late. (change into a simple sentence)

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Waiting at the railway station, Varsha realized that her train was late.

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Chapter 6.1 The Accidental Tourist
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