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Re-word the line from the story: “We cannot bandage the children’s mouths, so they really have to exercise their will-power.”

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Re-word the line from the story:

“We cannot bandage the children’s mouths, so they really have to exercise their will-power.”

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“The children's mouths cannot be put into bandages, so an exercise of will power is required on their part.”

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Chapter 5.1: A Different Kind of School - Working with Language [Page 63]

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NCERT English Honeysuckle Class 6
Chapter 5.1 A Different Kind of School
Working with Language | Q 2.4 | Page 63

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