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प्रश्न
Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete these sentences.
(i) A house is made of ____________.
(ii) It has ____________.
(iii) A home is made by ____________.
(iv) It has ____________.
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उत्तर
(i) A house is made of brick, stone, hardwood, window glass, and a yard.
(ii) It has eaves, chimneys, tile floors, stucco, roof, and lots of doors.
(iii) A home is made by loving family members (mother, father, brother, and sister).
(iv) It has unselfish acts, sharing, and caring for the loved ones.
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