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Based on your understanding of the poem, read the following line and answer the question given below. Not a crumb to be found On the snow-covered ground. Why was the ground covered with snow?

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

Not a crumb to be found
On the snow-covered ground.

Why was the ground covered with snow?

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Solution

The ground was covered with snow because of the onset of the winter season.

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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. 3. b) | Page 117

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