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State whether the following statement are true or false Bob wanted to stay for half an hour more than the appointed time. - English

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Question

State whether the following statement are true or false

Bob wanted to stay for half an hour more than the appointed time.

Options

  • True

  • False

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Solution

This statement is True

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Chapter 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [Page 32]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 2. f) | Page 32

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