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Johnsy realised that her thinking was wrong.

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Question

Johnsy realised that her thinking was wrong.

Options

  • Right

  • Wrong

MCQ
True or False
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Solution

The statement is Right.

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Chapter 3.3: The Last Leaf - English workshop [Page 72]

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