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Question
Answer the following question.
Kari learnt the commands to sit and to walk. What were the instructions for each command?
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Solution
Kari learnt the commands to sit and to walk. If the boy said 'Dhat' and pulled him by the ear, he would sit down. Similarly, if he said 'Mali' and pulled his trunk forward, he would walk.
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