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Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary EducationSSLC (English Medium) Class 5

How did Santhosh spend his time in the river?

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How did Santhosh spend his time in the river?

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As he could not swim, Santhosh sat on a big smooth rock. He watched his friends swam like experts. He saw the pebbles in the riverbed and colourful fish swim by.

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Chapter 2.1: Trip to My Grandparents' Village - Let us understand [Page 106]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 1 Class 5 TN Board
Chapter 2.1 Trip to My Grandparents' Village
Let us understand | Q B. 5. | Page 106

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