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Pick out a word from the poem to complete the sentence meaningfully. Handicapped people should never be ______. (ignored and avoided) - English

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Pick out a word from the poem to complete the sentence meaningfully.

Handicapped people should never be ______. (ignored and avoided)

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Solution

Handicapped people should never be shunned.

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Chapter 3.1: The Plate of Gold - English workshop [Page 59]

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Balbharati English [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3.1 The Plate of Gold
English workshop | Q 1. (e) | Page 59
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Chapter 3.1 The Plate of Gold
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 1. (e) | Page 4

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