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प्रश्न
By pressing the red button, Tilloo made the mechanical hand from the spacecraft cease to work.
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उत्तर
The spacecraft had come from the planet Earth. It was sent by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, America).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer following question in short.
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Why does the disciple’s decide to stay in the Kingdom of Fools? Is it a good idea?
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I. Identify the two parts in the sentences below by underlining the part that gives us the information in brackets.
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(Contrasts her dress with that of others)
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3. She decided to fight the system when the right moment arrived. (Tells us when she was going to fight the system.)
4. Little Maria had not yet celebrated her tenth birthday when she was packed off to train in the United States. (Tells us when Maria was sent to the U.S.)
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For she who has journeyed through life midway,
Whose hands have cherished , whose love has blest,
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And serves her household in fruitful pride,
And worship the gods at her husband's side.
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“Oh,” I said, not quite understanding.
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Mark the right item:
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The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to remain silent.
What is being compared to a gray overcoat?
In the short story, Fritz, what had happened to Fritz according to Jayanta?
