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Question
Super Mom’ refers to an excellent mother. Give three reasons why ‘super’ has been added to the word ‘mom’ as in the title.
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- __________________
- __________________
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Solution
Mary Kom excels at her sport as well as at being a mother. The following reasons explain why ‘super’ has been added to the word ‘mom’ in the title.
- Mary Kom is excellent in boxing, yet she is concerned that her children may try to copy the fighting techniques of her sport, in their daily lives.
- Mary Kom is not only a world champion in boxing but she is also good at cooking as well as other household chores.
- Mary Kom was allowed to follow her dream of being a champion boxer by her poor parents and she too does not plan to force her dreams on her children.
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(a) Full name :
(b) Native of :
(c) Early life and interests :
(d) Special sports taken up :
(e) Inspired by :
(f) Coach :
(g) Early achievements :
(h) International achievements :
(i) Her passion :
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