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terrorists had been hiding. He had gone there because a

meeting had been arranged with the leader. If he had

stayed in his hotel, he would have been safe. He had tried

as hard as he could to persuade the terrorists to release

their hostage but it had not worked. Unless something was

done soon, the hostage would be killed.

4. Correct the following sentences:

(a) If I was a giant, I could reach that shelf.

(b) If she was to ask me, I would go.

See page 154 for suggested answers.

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