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Change the meaning of the sentence by changing the preposition. There were many people around the house.

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Change the meaning of the sentence by changing the preposition.

There were many people around the house.

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Solution

There were many people inside the house.

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Chapter 18: Weeds in the Garden - Things to do [Page 46]

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Balbharati English Standard 5 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 18 Weeds in the Garden
Things to do | Q 5. (2) | Page 46
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Chapter 18 Weeds in the Garden
Things to do: | Q 5. (2) iv | Page 5

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