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Column A shows your involvement in growing a tree, as well as the stages in the life of a tree. Column B shows the feelings you experience at all stages. Match them appropriately. - English

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Column A shows your involvement in growing a tree, as well as the stages in the life of a tree. Column B shows the feelings you experience at all stages. Match them appropriately.

  A   B
1. You planted a sapling. a. Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future.
2. You watered the plant. b. The new experience brought excitement to you.
3. You saw the shoot for the first time. c. You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements.
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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  A   B
1. You planted a sapling. e. You wanted to make a humble beginning.
2. You watered the plant. g. You cared for it.
3. You saw the shoot for the first time. b. The new experience brought excitement to you.
4. You fenced the plant. f. Your motive was to protect it.
5. The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. d. The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope.
6. The tree had buds too. a. Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future.
7. Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. c. You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements.
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पाठ 2.1: Cherry Tree - Ice Breakers [पृष्ठ ६५]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 2.1 Cherry Tree
Ice Breakers | Q 2 | पृष्ठ ६५

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