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प्रश्न
Complete the sentences in the paragraph using the appropriate form of words given in brackets.
A few days later, Androcles was captured by his master. He had to suffer all kinds of __________ (punish). At last, he was thrown to a lion which was in great __________ (hungry).It had been kept in an __________ (enclose) and had not been fed for several days. His friends stood there with __________ (tear) eyes as the lion rushed towards him. The lion stopped near him and stood for a while __________ (look) at him. Then it lay down by his side like a pet dog. __________ (obvious), the lion recognized Androcles and the __________ (help) he had given it.
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उत्तर
A few days later, Androcles was captured by his master. He had to suffer all kinds of punishment. At last, he was thrown to a lion which was in great hunger. It had been kept in an enclosure and had not been fed for several days. His friends stood there with tearful eyes as the lion rushed towards him. The lion stopped near him and stood for a while looking at him. Then it lay down by his side like a pet dog. obviously, the lion recognized Androcles and the help he had given it.
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