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State whether the following statement are true or false Both Jimmy and Bob were of the same age. - English

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State whether the following statement are true or false

Both Jimmy and Bob were of the same age.

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  • True

  • False

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Both Jimmy and Bob were of the same age- False

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Chapter 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [Page 31]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 2. c) | Page 31

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