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The word ‘hobble’ means to walk with difficulty because the legs and feet are in bad condition. Tick the words in the box below that also refer to a manner of walking. - English Core

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The word ‘hobble’ means to walk with difficulty because the legs and feet are in bad condition.

Tick the words in the box below that also refer to a manner of walking.
 

haggle

shuffle

stride

ride

waddle

wriggle

paddle

swagger

trudge

slog

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उत्तर

The words that also refer to a manner of walking are:

  • shuffle
  • stride
  • waddle
  • paddle
  • swagger
  • trudge
  • slog
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पाठ 1.1: The Portrait of a Lady - Working with words [पृष्ठ ८]

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पाठ 1.1 The Portrait of a Lady
Working with words | Q 3 | पृष्ठ ८

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