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प्रश्न
Jacopo asked the narrator to drive them to Poleta Why was Nicola uncomfortable with it?
पर्याय
Did not want a stranger to become involved with their plans.
Preferred going to Poleta by train so that he could enjoy the scenery.
Did not want to ask anyone for favours.
Preferred avoiding help from someone he did not know well.
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उत्तर
Did not want to ask anyone for favours.
Explanation:
Nicola objects, saying, “We could not think of troubling you, sir,” and looks vexed at Jacopo, showing he was reluctant to impose or ask for help.
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Now read the story given below. Your teacher may use a variety of techniques for
different parts of the story e.g.
• Silent reading
• One student reading aloud to the whole class
• Students reading in small groups
• Dramatised reading in small groups
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