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Complete the following. Animals are not crazy about ________________. - English

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Complete the following.

Animals are not crazy about ________________.

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Solution

Animals are not crazy about owning things.

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Chapter 2.1: Animals - English Workshop [Page 47]

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Balbharati English Kumarbharati [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.1 Animals
English Workshop | Q 2. (d) | Page 47

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