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Question
Jhoolan’s mouth started watering when she heard the word imli. When does your mouth water? List five things you like to eat and describe their taste.
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Solution
When I see one of my favourite food, my mouth waters. Following are the things which I like to eat.
| Things | Samosa | Pickles | Jalebi | Chocolate | Ice- cream |
| Taste | Salty spicy | Sour salty | Sweet | Sweet | Sweet |
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