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Change into Indirect speech: “So what? We’ll buy an umbrella and then go to the Grand Hotel”, she said.

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Change into Indirect speech:

“So what? We’ll buy an umbrella and then go to the Grand Hotel”, she said.

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She asked what would happen. She suggested that they could buy an umbrella and then go to Grand Hotel. 

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Chapter 3.2: A Lesson in Life from a Beggar - Language Study [Page 100]

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Balbharati English Coursebook [Marathi] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3.2 A Lesson in Life from a Beggar
Language Study | Q 3.(d) | Page 100

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