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Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word. When he was twelve, ______ school ______.

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Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.

When he was twelve, ______ school ______.

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When he was twelve, his mother was forced to take him out of school thus putting an end to his formal education.

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Chapter 3.5: Great Scientists - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [Page 94]

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Chapter 3.5 Great Scientists
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 5. (a) | Page 94

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