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Answer the following in a phrase or sentence. Do you think Tilly’s mother was alarmed by them?

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Answer the following in a phrase or sentence.

Do you think Tilly’s mother was alarmed by them?

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Tilly’s mother could not understand what was happening and only realised that it was serious when Tilly got frightened and mentioned what a Tsunami was.

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Chapter 2.1: The Tsunami - Comprehension Check [Page 28]

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NCERT English - Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 2.1 The Tsunami
Comprehension Check | Q 3 | Page 28

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