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प्रश्न
The words helper, companion, partner and accomplice have very similar meanings, but each word is typically used in certain phrases. Can you fill in the blanks below with the most commonly used words? A dictionary may help you.
tennis / golf / bridge …………….
विकल्प
helper
companion
partner
accomplice
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उत्तर
tennis / golf / bridge partner.
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