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O’er the yellow pebbles dancing, Through the flowers and foliage glancing. How does the river flow?

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O’er the yellow pebbles dancing,
Through the flowers and foliage glancing.

How does the river flow?

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Solution

The river flows over the yellow pebbles dancing through the flowers and leaves in a playful manner.

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Chapter 5.2: The River - Exercise [Page 142]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 5.2 The River
Exercise | Q B. 1. a) | Page 142

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