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never told her of the good things she did because that was

expected of her.

Now Caren’s parents, who would rather than scold, would

explain why what she did was incorrect. Then they would show

her the right and reward her for doing good. They were always

encouraging them and telling her how precious she was for

them. This made her happy in herself. It’s kind of like teaching

a pet new trick, reward them for doing good, and they will do it

again, and lick their lips with a smile!

So, here Caren was, trying to make Sharen feel good about

herself, like she should, because that’s what good friends are

for.
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9.1. Rearrange the following letters to make a word.

a. eecabsu b. owdrire

c. salwya d. teme

e. mlise

9.2. Choose the correct word and complete the following

sentences.

a. Caren and Sharen were ..................... (sisters / friends)

b. Sharen’s parents were ............................ (rich / poor)

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