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‘Tight Corner’ means a difficult situation.

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प्रश्न

‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.

विकल्प

  • difficult situation

  • crowded corner

  • tragic incident

  • fierce fight

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उत्तर

‘Tight Corner’ means a difficult situation.

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अध्याय 4.1: Tight Corners - Exercise 2 [पृष्ठ १०८]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 4.1 Tight Corners
Exercise 2 | Q 1. a. | पृष्ठ १०८

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