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In the following passages each line has an error. Edit the passage by identifying the wrong word/an inappropriate expression, strike it off; then write the correct word in your answer-book as shown in the first example of each of the passages.

Jim purchased a set of comb for Della (comb) – 
(i) as Christmas gift. She had craving for them (had craving) – 
(ii) for the long time. They were made of pure (the) – 
(iii) tortoise shell. They have jewelled rims. (have) – 
(iv) They had the perfect colour match her. (colour match) – 
(v) beautiful vanish hair. (vanish) –
(vi) Della purchases a platinum fob chain (purchases) – 
(vii) for Jim. It was simple at design and (at) – 
(viii) worthy of Jim gold watch. (Jim) – 
(ix) It showed his value by substance (his) – 
(x) alone and not at mere precious ornamentation. (at) – 

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 combs
(i) had been craving
(ii) a
(iii) had
(iv) colour to match
(v) vanished
(vi) purchased
(vii) in
(viii) Jim’s
(ix) its
(x) by

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