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And the finest of conventions ever held beneath the sun Are the little family gatherings when the busy day is done. Where do they have their family conventions?

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And the finest of conventions ever held beneath the sun
Are the little family gatherings when the busy day is done.

Where do they have their family conventions?

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The family conventions are held beneath the sun.

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Chapter 7.2: The Stick-together Families - Exercise [Page 192]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 7.2 The Stick-together Families
Exercise | Q A. 2. b. | Page 192

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