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On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the following question by ticking the most appropriate options. Give reason for your choices.
'As the new teacher saw it' ( paragraph 6 ) . Which of the following best explains the meaning of this expression?
Options
as our new teacher understood it
as our new teacher wanted it .
as our new teacher was asked to ensure
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Solution
as our new teacher understood it
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