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Did the soldiers fight with the enemies face to face? - English

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Did the soldiers fight with the enemies face to face?

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No, the soldiers did not fight with their enemies face to face.

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Chapter 1.2: The Castle - Exercise [Page 20]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 1.2 The Castle
Exercise | Q 1. f) | Page 20

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