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I promised the children a trip to the zoo. - English

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Question

I promised the children a trip to the zoo.

Options

  • SVO

  • SVDOIO

  • SVIODO

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Solution

I promised the children a trip to the zoo- SVIODO

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Chapter 4.1: My Reminiscence - Grammar [Page 107]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 4.1 My Reminiscence
Grammar | Q a. 3. | Page 107

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