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प्रश्न
Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.
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paragraph numbers |
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1. |
homesick |
(3) |
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2. |
practically |
(4) |
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3. |
it pains me |
(7) |
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4. |
appreciate |
(9) |
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5. |
thoughtless |
(10) |
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6. |
exercise |
(11) |
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7. |
relief |
(13) |
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8. |
ghastly |
(14) |
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Almost |
it hurts me |
terrible |
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test the strength of |
understanding the difficulties |
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wanting to be home |
a welcome change |
not very caring |
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उत्तर
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1. |
homesick |
− |
Wanting to be home |
|
2. |
practically |
− |
Almost |
|
3. |
it pains me |
− |
It hurts me |
|
4. |
appreciate |
− |
Understanding the difficulties |
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5. |
thoughtless |
− |
Not very caring |
|
6. |
exercise |
− |
Test the strength of |
|
7. |
relief |
− |
A welcome change |
|
8. |
ghastly |
− |
Terrible |
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