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Now complete the following suitably. He was cleaning out his cupboard when _________

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Now complete the following suitably.

He was cleaning out his cupboard when _______

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He was cleaning out his cupboard when he saw a dead rat lying there.

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Chapter 7.2: Gulliver's Travels - Let's write [Page 125]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 7.2 Gulliver's Travels
Let's write | Q 2. (ii) | Page 125

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