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Discuss in Pair and Answer Question Below in a Short Paragraph (30 − 40 Words.Why Did Jerome Have to Reopen the Packed Bag?

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Discuss in pair and answer question below in a short paragraph (30 − 40 words.

Why did Jerome have to reopen the packed bag?

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Jerome had to reopen the packed bag twice owing to his forgetfulness. Once he had to reopen the bag as he had forgotten to pack the boots. The next time, he unpacked when he realised he had packed his tobacco-pouch in.

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पाठ 7.1: Packing - Thinking about the Text [पृष्ठ ८९]

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एनसीईआरटी English Beehive Class 9
पाठ 7.1 Packing
Thinking about the Text | Q 1.08 | पृष्ठ ८९

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