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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Fraternity means common sense.
पर्याय
True
False
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उत्तर
Fraternity means common sense - False.
Explanation:
Fraternity means a sense of common brotherhood.
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Fill in each blank with an appropriate word.
(i) The puppy was hiding ___________ the sofa.
(ii) Stop worrying ______ your future.
(iii) When I stepped ________ the lift, I found it had stopped working.
(iv) We had to use a bridge to go ______ the river.
(v) I have lived in this town ______ ten years.
(vi) Please switch __________ all lights and fans when you leave the room.
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(viii) The gift came _______ a birthday card.
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Explain with reference to the context.
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The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
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Take on sth: |
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take sb on: |
to employ sb; to engage sb |
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Take sb/sth on: |
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- Five: ______
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