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प्रश्न
‘And calls our Best away’ is a gentle way of expressing the unpleasant idea of a loved one dying. It is an example of euphemism. Think and write down 3 or 4 ways in which we can express the idea of ‘death’ in a tactful and gentle manner.
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
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उत्तर
- He passed away.
- He has gone to heaven.
- He is no more.
- He is one with God again.
- He has gone to a better place.
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