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The feeling of a person when he commits a mistake are __________________. He tries to justify it. __________________ __________________ __________________ _________________

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The feeling of a person when he commits a mistake are __________________.

  1. He tries to justify it.
  2. __________________
  3. __________________
  4. __________________
  5. _________________
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The feeling of a person when he commits a mistake is:

  1. He tries to justify it.
  2. He tries to blame others for the mistake.
  3. He feels guilty for committing the mistake.
  4. He feels angry for having committed the mistake.
  5. He feels sad because he realises the consequences of his mistake as soon as he commits it.
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Chapter 1.5: Mrs. Adis - Ice Breakers [Page 43]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.5 Mrs. Adis
Ice Breakers | Q 2. (i) | Page 43

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