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Can we use cellphone while driving? - English

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Can we use cellphone while driving?

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  • Yes

  • No

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True or False
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Solution

Can we use cellphone while driving- no.

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Chapter 2.2: The Swimmer - Let us listen [Page 107]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 2 Class 5 TN Board
Chapter 2.2 The Swimmer
Let us listen | Q 5 | Page 107

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