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Question
Listen to the stories carefully, as your teacher reads them aloud. Note down the new words, ideas, or concepts. Discuss them in the class.
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Solution
New words/Phrases:
- untold
- subjects - here people
- patron
- word of mouth
- moustache
- stunned
- unheard of
- flog
- lashes
- whip
- exclaimed
- offending
- agitated
- sweetmeats
- grave
- incur
- displeasure
- curious
- banish
- lit
- advantage
New ideas or concept:
- ‘nav-ratnas’
- one thing that King Akbar can do but God Almighty will not be able to do.
Notes
This is just a sample answer students are expected to write their answer referring to above answer.
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The Drum
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Parading round, and round, and round:
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Of tawdry lace, and glittering arms;
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