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Read the following extract and fill in the spaces with the right form of verbs and complete the passage. The first one is done for you.
The poet stops to hear the maiden singing while she 1 ______(cut) and 2 ______(bind) the grain. The song of the lady 3 ______(fascinate) the poet, who 4 ______(stand) there to listen to the song. The girl ______(sing) a sad song.
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The poet stops to hear the maiden singing while she 1 cuts and 2 binds the grain. The song of the lady 3 fascinates the poet, who 4 stands there to listen to the song. The girl sings a sad song.
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