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Complete the following sentence. During the monsoon season, snakes and rodents are found in roofs and attics because _____________________.

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Complete the following sentence.

During the monsoon season, snakes and rodents are found in roofs and attics because _____________________.

Fill in the Blanks
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Solution

During the monsoon season, snakes and rodents are found in roofs and attics because they have been flooded out of their holes and burrows.

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Chapter 8.1: A Short Monsoon Diary - Working with the Text [Page 114]

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NCERT English - Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 8.1 A Short Monsoon Diary
Working with the Text | Q 4.6 | Page 114

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