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Despite the sighs and groans and moans, She's strong in her faith, firm in her belief! Is she complaining about the problems of life?

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Despite the sighs and groans and moans,
She's strong in her faith, firm in her belief!

Is she complaining about the problems of life?

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Solution

she is not complaining about the problems of life.

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Chapter 3.2: I am Every Woman - Exercise [Page 85]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 3.2 I am Every Woman
Exercise | Q A. 3. a) | Page 85

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