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Amir and Anita are good neighbours. They are cooperative and have happy families. Amir, an 18-year young chap is in std. 12 and goes to a famous college in the city. Anita - English (Second/Third Language)

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Draw a table of comparison (tabular form) between Amir and Anita that includes the information given below. Give a suitable title:

             Amir and Anita are good neighbours. They are cooperative and have happy families. Amir, an 18-year young chap is in std. 12 and goes to a famous college in the city. Anita, a 16-year charming girl will appear for her 10th class Board Exam this year.

             Amir’s father a big businessman in the city and Anita’s father is a government officer. Amir’s mother, a housewife, helps his father in their family business also. Anita’s mother is a doctor and has her own clinic.

             Amir is a good sportsman who likes to play outdoor games on the contrary Anita likes to remain indoors and enjoys indoor games. Amir is strong and dynamic. Though strong Anita is sensitive also. Photography and bird-watching are my interests of Amir. Anita spends her time in her hobbies of singing and painting.

             Amir after his 12th exam wants to pursue his career in wild-life photography. Anita would like to join Arts stream after her Board Exams.

 

  Amir Anita
(1) Age    
(2) Class    
(3) Father’s occupation    
(4) Mother's occupation    
(5) His/Her qualities    
(6) His/Her hobbies/interest    
(7) His/Her ambitions/future plans    
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Title: Happy neighbours

  Amir Anita
(1) Age 18 year 16 year
(2) Class 12th class 10th class
(3) Father’s occupation Businessman Government officer
(4) Mother’s occupation Housewife Doctor
(5) His/Her qualities Strong and dynamics Sensitive
(6) His/Her hobbies/interest Photography and bird-watching Singing and painting
(7) His/Her ambitions/future plans Wild life photography Arts stream
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