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Have You Made Choices that Are Acceptable and Less ‘Risky’ Or Have You Followed the Beaten Track? Why?

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Have you made choices that are acceptable and less ‘risky’ or have you followed the beaten track? Why?

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I know I am a student of just above average intellect and skills. I am not extraordinary or unique. Hence, I prefer to make choices that are ‘acceptable’ and less ‘risky’. I can’t afford to be very innovative and adventurous.

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Chapter 2.2: The Road Not Taken - Exercise [Page 64]

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CBSE English Literature Reader [English] Class 9
Chapter 2.2 The Road Not Taken
Exercise | Q 3 | Page 64

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