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Read the given line and answer the question that follow. Our nature it is that whatever we try We do with devotion deep and true. Who does ‘we’ refer to? How should we carry out our duties?

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Read the given line and answer the question that follow.

Our nature it is that whatever we try We do with devotion deep and true.

  1. Who does ‘we’ refer to?
  2. How should we carry out our duties?
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Solution

  1. ‘We refer to ordinary people.
  2. We must do our duty with sincerity and deep devotion.
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Chapter 5.2: Everest is not the Only Peak - Exercises [Page 158]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 5.2 Everest is not the Only Peak
Exercises | Q B. 1. | Page 158

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