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Form groups of four. Write four sentences of four words each.

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Form groups of four. Write four sentences of four words each.

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  • Complete your notebooks now.
  • Mother cooks nice food.
  • Is it your book?
  • I like my school.
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The Last Lesson
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Chapter 4.5: The Last Lesson - Warming up! [Page 116]

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Chapter 4.5 The Last Lesson
Warming up! | Q 4. | Page 116

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