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Why was the author left with his grandmother in the village? - English

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Why was the author left with his grandmother in the village?

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The author’s parents went to the city to make a living. So he was left with his grandma till they settle well in the city.

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अध्याय 1.1: The Portrait of a Lady - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 1.1 The Portrait of a Lady
Exercises | Q 1. b. | पृष्ठ ५

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