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प्रश्न
If you see someone lonely or sad you will –
- _______________________
- _______________________
- _______________________
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उत्तर
If I see someone lonely or sad I will –
- Greet him/her with a genuine smile and ask about his/her well-being.
- Offer to go out for a walk with him/her.
- Ask him/her whether I can extend my help with anything that has been bothering him/her.
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parlour |
foyer |
lounge |
porch |
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lobby |
attic |
portico |
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| Father | ________________________ |
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| Tortoise | Turtle |
| reptile family | reptile family |
| land animal | sea animal |
| has a long life | lives for many years |
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- fight - ______
- juggle - ______
- speak - ______
- write - ______
- strange - ______
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- ride - ______
- use - ______
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skiing ______
river rafting ______
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a double-distilled idiot
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