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प्रश्न
To what is the bird’s movement compared? What is the basis for the comparison?
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उत्तर
The movement of the bird is compared to that of a lizard.
A lizard moves in a sleek and smooth manner, reflecting a lot of dexterity in its alertness and quickness of movement. Similarly, the entry of the goldfinch into the thickness of the tree is ‘sleek’, ‘alert’ and ‘abrupt’.
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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. |
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5. |
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6. |
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7. |
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8. |
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Almost |
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