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प्रश्न
How was Timothy’s companionship with the puppy?
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उत्तर
The narrator’s grandfather found a small mongrel puppy. At first, Timothy felt afraid of it. He sprang back if the puppy came near him. He would dash at it rashly but son retreated to a safe place Gradually they became friends. He allowed the puppy to crawl on its back and even rest there.
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Discuss in group and answer the following question in two or three paragraphs (100−150 words)
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Given in the box are some headings. Find the relevant paragraphs in the text to match the headings.
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