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Describe the author’s grandmother.

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Describe the author’s grandmother.

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Grandma was bent with age. She was deeply religious. She did not approve of modem science, music, and entertainment. However, she had the wisdom to accept changes gracefully and retain her values till her death.

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अध्याय 1.1: The Portrait of a Lady - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 1.1 The Portrait of a Lady
Exercises | Q 2. a. | पृष्ठ ५

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