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प्रश्न
People with foibles are often not conscious of them.
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उत्तर
Yes, I do think and I agree with this fact that People with Foibles are often not conscious about them. The reason being that they are ignorant and unaware of it and they continue with their eccentricity, Blissfully, ignorant of them.
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A1 Compare the old and new house and complete the table :
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| Surrounding | razzle-dazzle | – |
| Size of the house | – | big |
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