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Teacher: You were away from school without permission. Go to the principal ________and submit your explanation.Pupil: Yes, Madam. But would you help me write it first?

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Question

Fill in the blank in the following dialogue choosing a suitable phrase from those given below.

Teacher: You were away from school without permission. Go to the principal ________and submit your explanation.

Pupil: Yes, Madam. But would you help me write it first?

Options

  • At hand

  • At once

  • At all

  • At a low ebb

  • At first sight

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Solution

Teacher: You were away from school without permission. Go to the principal at once and submit your explanation.

Pupil: Yes, Madam. But would you help me write it first?

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