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Based on your understanding of the poem, read the following line and answer the question given below. Began to complain when he found that, at home,

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Based on your understanding of the poem, read the following line and answer the question given below.

Began to complain when he found that, at home,
His cupboard was empty, and winter was come.

Who does he refer to?

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Solution

‘He’ refers to the foolish cricket.

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Chapter 4.2: The Ant and the Cricket - Exercise [Page 117]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 4.2 The Ant and the Cricket
Exercise | Q A. 2. a) | Page 117

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