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प्रश्न
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?
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उत्तर
Jimmy Wells was assertive. He did not want to leave New York. But he was not adventurous enough to chase his dreams, across the nation. He was a plodder.
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paragraph numbers |
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homesick |
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2. |
practically |
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3. |
it pains me |
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4. |
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5. |
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6. |
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7. |
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