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Change into Indirect speech: “Hey! I am really excited. It’s nice to meet old friends. What are you doing here ?” said Meena.

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Change into Indirect speech:

“Hey! I am really excited. It’s nice to meet old friends. What are you doing here ?” said Meena.

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Meena greeted her and said that she was really excited. It was nice to meet old friends. She asked her what she was doing there

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अध्याय 3.2: A Lesson in Life from a Beggar - Language Study [पृष्ठ १००]

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बालभारती English Coursebook [Marathi] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 3.2 A Lesson in Life from a Beggar
Language Study | Q 3.(b) | पृष्ठ १००

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