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Rewrite the following using a complete word instead of a contracted form. “What’s it about?”

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Rewrite the following using a complete word instead of a contracted form.

“What’s it about?”

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“What is it about?”

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Chapter 1.2: The Fun they Had - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [Page 10]

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Balbharati My English Coursebook Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.2 The Fun they Had
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 5. (e) | Page 10

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