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It takes much time to kill a tree, Not a simple jab of the knife Will do it. Why does it take much time to kill a tree?

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It takes much time to kill a tree,
Not a simple jab of the knife Will do it.

Why does it take much time to kill a tree?

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Solution

It takes much time to kill a tree as it has grown strong all through the years.

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Chapter 3.2: On Killing a Tree - Exercise [Page 76]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 3.2 On Killing a Tree
Exercise | Q B. 1. ii. | Page 76

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