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Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words juicy or exciting. The order may vary according to your choice.
apple ______
orange ______
sugarcane ______
rock climbing ______
skiing ______
river rafting ______
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Solution
apple juicy
orange juicier
sugarcane juiciest
rock climbing exciting
skiing more exciting
river rafting most exciting
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