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Fill in the blanks using the words in the previous questions.

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Fill in the blanks using the words in the previous questions.

  1. _______ and _______ and quickly! You will be late for school.
  2. Shh! The baby is _______ . Don’t make a sound, or she will
  3. Are you still _______? You should be _______ now or you will not be able to in the morning for school.
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  1. wake up and get up and quickly! You will be late for school.
  2. Shh! The baby is asleep Don’t make a sound, or she will
  3. Are you still awake? You should be asleep, get up now or you will not be able to in the morning for school.
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Chapter 5.2: Rip Van Winkle - Vocabulary building [Page 91]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 5.2 Rip Van Winkle
Vocabulary building | Q 4. (ii) | Page 91

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