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Look for pictures in newspapers and magazines that depict the urban civic problems discussed in the text. Cut them out and pin them to the text at appropriate places.

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Look for pictures in newspapers and magazines that depict the urban civic problems discussed in the text. Cut them out and pin them to the text at appropriate places.

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Students are recommended to answer this question on their own.

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Chapter 11: Sub-titling - Activity [Page 101]

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NCERT English Hornbill (Core) Class 11
Chapter 11 Sub-titling
Activity | Q 3 | Page 101

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