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Lots of things must have happened in the village when Rip was away.

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Lots of things must have happened in the village when Rip was away. Imagine you are the neighbour who greets Rip after 20 years. One student should act as Rip. Tell Rip about all that had happened in the village after he left.

(Talk about what happened to his family, to his friends, to the other villagers, to the children he played with, the change in the village, etc. your teacher will guide you.)
You may start this way: Guess what happened on the day you left. When you did not come home in the evening, your wife ………

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Chapter 5.2: Rip Van Winkle - Let's talk [Page 91]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 5.2 Rip Van Winkle
Let's talk | Q 1 | Page 91

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