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प्रश्न
Read the speech bubbles. Who walks to school most often? Put them in order.
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उत्तर
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I always walk to school. I live right opposite to the school. |
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I usually walk to school. It’s a nice way to start the day. |
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I sometimes walk to school, at times I take the bus also. |
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I don’t usually walk to school. I often go by cycle. |
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I never walk to school. I live very far away. |
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