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A pile of driftwood and bottles were lying on the bank.
Answer: 
A pile of driftwood and bottles was lying on the bank.

None of the theories on delta formation were rejected as impossible.
Answer: 
None of the theories on delta formation was rejected as impossible.

Bad news about flood waters are not surprising to local fishermen.
Answer: 
Bad news about flood waters is not surprising to local fishermen.

Everyone in the lowlands feel victimized by the mosquitoes.
Answer: 
Everyone in the lowlands feels victimized by the mosquitoes.

Aleixo is one of the fishermen who live on the delta.
Answer: 
Aleixo is one of the fishermen who live on the delta.
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The captain, as well as his deck hands, worry about tidal waves.
Answer: 
The captain, as well as his deck hands, worries about tidal waves.

On the bank was a boat and a campfire.
Answer: 
On the bank were a boat and a campfire.

Either a motor or paddles is needed.
Answer: 
Either a motor or paddles are needed.

Paxmry thought you was first in the water.
Answer: 
Paxmry thought you were first in the water.

Every sandbar and levee are subject to erosion.
Answer: 
Every sandbar and levee is subject to erosion.

 

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