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Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs to complete this biography of Rickety Ron.
RICKETY RON
Rickety Ron is a student of statistics, which for many years .............. been his favourite subject. Ron has always loved playing with numbers. Dramatics ........................ his life but every time he takes a role for stage acting, he's mysteriously down with mumps. Mumps ....................... . always been his undoing! Ron is no good at games and opts for the least exerting sports of all. So, for him, it's skittles, darts and cards. Cards .......................... his favourite, though! He loves aerobics too. Aerobics, to him, ..................... both relaxation and entertainment.
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Rickety ron
Rickety Ron is a student of statistics, which for many years has been his favourite subject. Ron has always loved playing with numbers. Dramatics is his life but every time he takes a role for stage acting, he’s mysteriously down with mumps. Mumps has always been his undoing ! Ron is no good at games and opts for the least exerting sports of all. So, for him, it’s skittles, darts and cards. Cards is his favourite, though ! He loves aerobics too. Aerobics, to him, is both relaxation and entertainment.
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