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Complete the following sentence. Rip’s village was situated ______.

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Rip’s village was situated ______.

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Rip’s village was situated at the foothills of kaatskill mountains.

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Chapter 5.2: Rip Van Winkle - Let's read [Page 88]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 5.2 Rip Van Winkle
Let's read | Q 2. (i) | Page 88

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