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'Impossible' itself says 'I M possible'. Do you agree? Justify your answer by citing something that you have experienced or heard from someone. - English

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'Impossible' itself says 'I M possible'. Do you agree? Justify your answer by citing something that you have experienced or heard from someone.

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Yes, I agree. It is possible to do the most difficult of things providing we have the will and conviction to do so. The example that comes to my mind as justification is that of Sudha Chandran, the dancer. Though her leg was amputated below the knee, with great grit and determination she restarted dancing and went on to become a famous dancer and actress. This shows that one can do things which seem to be impossible.

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The Alchemy of Nature
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Chapter 1.6: The Alchemy of Nature - English workshop [Page 43]

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Balbharati English Kumarbharati [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.6 The Alchemy of Nature
English workshop | Q 10 | Page 43

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