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Is there a “talking fan’ in your house? Create a dialogue between the fan and a mechanic.

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Is there a “talking fan’ in your house? Create a dialogue between the fan and a mechanic.

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Yes: There is a talking fan in my house, which perhaps requires some oiling.
A: Hi I just realised that you are a talking fan
Talking fan: Oh great Finally! I had been waiting for someone to pay attention to my chatter.
A: Why so? I never knew you were trying to Seek attention.
Talking fan: Of course, I was. What else am expected to do when nobody worries about my maintenance. My parts in a wretched state. they need some oiling to function smoothly. Alas, nobody is bothered.
Talking fan: Thank you so much. That would indeed be kind.

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Chapter 6.2: Mystery of the Talking Fan - Working with the Poem [Page 98]

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NCERT English Honeycomb Class 7
Chapter 6.2 Mystery of the Talking Fan
Working with the Poem | Q 5 | Page 98

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