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प्रश्न
Describe the grandfather as seen in the portrait.
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उत्तर
The author’s grandfather looked as if he were hundred years old with lots of grandchildren. He had loose-fitting garments. He looked too old to have had a wife and children.
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Write an application in response to the following advertisement using information given in the CV provided :
| SITUATION VACANT |
| Wanted Smart, English speaking salesman for an electronic showroom. Good salary offered. An experienced candidate will be preferred. Write giving details to : The Proprietor, Ganesh Electronics, M.G. Road, Solapur. |
| C. V. (Resume) | |
| (1) Name: | Suhas Randive |
| (2) Age: | 29 years |
| (3) Address: | 105, Roshan Apartment, L.T. Road, Pune - 11 |
| (4) Educational: | B. A. (First class), Pune University qualification |
| (5) Experience: | 3 years' experience of working as a salesman in a textile shop. |
| (6) Interests: | Travelling, photography, reading. |
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