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Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences. The team played the two matches successfully. - English Core

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Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

The team played the two matches successfully.

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With success of victory.

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पाठ 7: The Adventure - Working with words [पृष्ठ ७१]

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एनसीईआरटी English (Core) - Hornbill
पाठ 7 The Adventure
Working with words | Q 3.1 | पृष्ठ ७१

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Imagine you are Gitika. Road the following conversation and write a suitable message for your mother in 50-60 words:

Ankita  : Hi, didi ! I'm Ankita on the line. Is aunty at home?

Gitika   : No, she has gone to visit my grandparents. Is there any problem?

Ankita  : No, I just wanted to inform her that we have a special havan tomorrow at 9 a.m. at our place. My mother has specially invited all of you.

Gitika   : Okay, Thanks ! I'll inform her and we will definitely come.


As soon as the sun rose over the hills, the fog disappeared. (Begin: No sooner ……………………..) 


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Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:

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