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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. What couldn’t he find on the ground?

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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.

What couldn’t he find on the ground?

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He couldn’t find even a single piece of bread on the ground.

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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. a) | Page 117

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