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Question
Make a list of:
- Things weigh less than half kg.
- Things weigh more than half kg.
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Solution
- Things weigh less than half kg are:
Socks, watch, belt, spectacles, slipper, gloves, etc. - Things weigh more than half kg are:
Fan, chair, table, cot, television, etc.
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