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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.
1._____________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
3._____________________________________________
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Solution
- The word 'Super' is used to describe a person who aims for the highest standards o excellence. As a boxer Mary Kom aimed for the highest standards. As a result, she achieved success at the Olympics.
- When asked if she preferred the title 'Super Mom to 'Super Boxer', she opted for the former. It was her joy to be a mother. In her words, it was the best thing that ever happened to her.
- This title gives us an idea of the priorities in Mary Kom's Iife. Motherhood is her first preference, Hence the writer uses this word in the title.
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