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प्रश्न
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between you and a bookseller on buying books
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उत्तर
| Bookseller | What do you want sir? |
| Boy | I want a dictionary. |
| Bookseller | Hindi – English, Tamil – English, English -English which brand? |
| Boy | I want a good dictionary to last till I do my Graduation. |
| Bookseller | Then please take the Oxford Advanced learners dictionary by A.S. Hornby and Daniel Jones. |
| Boy | How much is it? |
| Bookseller | After the discount, it is Rs. 640/ |
| Boy | Take the money, sir, thank you. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db).
Typical sound level in decibels:
(1) Silence 0db
(2) Rustle of leaves 10 db
(3) Breathing 10 db
(4) Radio music inside home 50-60 db
(5) Loud television 70 db
(6) Road traffic Noise 60-90 db
(7) Powerful rock music 100 db
(8) Motor cycle 105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic 90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees 20 db
OR
Read the following information and prepare a fact life:
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| A | B | ||
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| 2. | You watered the plant. | b. | The new experience brought excitement to you. |
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| 4. | You fenced the plant. | d. | The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope. |
| 5. | The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. | e. | You wanted to make a humble beginning. |
| 6. | The tree had buds too. | f. | Your motive was to protect it. |
| 7. | Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. | g. | You cared for it. |
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| quiet | friendly | helpful | regular | cheerful |
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- Sletherby pointed out to him that his mother’s letter had a greyhound courant crest.
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