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Colours mentioned in the hexagons given below are associated with something or the other. Discuss with your partner and fill in the blanks.
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Solution
- blue – tranquility; gloom
- pink – innocence; compassion
- yellow – happiness; joy
- red – danger; anger
- black – power; mystery; darkness.
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