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Use possessive pronouns to make these sentences as short as possible, without missing important information.

1	Eric's grades are just as good as Linda's
2	Linda's are not better than Eric's
3	The boys' mother is a teacher, and the girl's mother is a police officer
4	The Johnsons' house is for sale, but our house is not
5	If you mind your business, I'll mind my business
6	Our relatives' situation is just as good as our situation
7	The government's policies clash with our policies
8	Citizens have to stand up for their rights
9	Ken's coffee was hotter than my coffee
10	My coffee was cooler than Mary's
11	Neil's sister's children are younger than my children
12	Our parents' generation was more patient than the one we belong to
13	The impact of television is evident
14	Everybody took the bike that belonged to him or her, except Martin who took my bike
15	People generally have to be the architects of their own fortunes
16	The owl's nest is not in my neighbour's tree, it is in my tree
17	Pamela's dress is more expensive than Nellie's
18	Nellie's is more beautiful than Pamela's
19	I think my plans are more enterprising than Bernie's
20	Do you really think your trip is as challenging as our trip?
21	We all have to look after our children
22	The effects of air pollution are clearly visible
23	My best friend's parents play bridge with my parents
24	The results of Harry's investigation are an indication of fraud
25	Vijay's progress is a sign of the strength of the programme