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Question
Almost every line of the poem begins with the word ‘Where’ and it expects an idealistic country and countrymen. Now work in a group of six students and compose your poem regarding ‘Ideal School’. Begin your lines with the word ‘Where’ ___
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Solution
Ideal School An 'Ideal School' is one...
Where fun, games, and studies go hand in hand, Where teachers come from all over the land, Where no punishment is given to one, nor any blame, Where motivation and encouragement is the name of the game. Need to be fix.
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