read the model sentence from virginia hamilto...
read the model sentence from virginia hamiltons the house of dies drear. thomas was thirteen years old today, and never in his life had he been so far from home. © 1968 virginia hamilton use the words and phrases to create a new sentence that matches the model. but only at this moment had seemed a little testy before, tims sister did the reason become clear to him.
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# Brief Explanations:
The model sentence has a structure with two clauses where the second clause has a past - perfect negative construction. We follow the same structure with the given words. The first part sets up a contrast and the second part reveals a new realization.
# Answer:
Tim's sister had seemed a little testy before, but only at this moment did the reason become clear to him.