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The girl looked up at the ______of stars.

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The girl looked up at the ______of stars.

Options

  • clump

  • cluster

  • choir

  • bunch

  • flock

  • band

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Solution

The girl looked up at the cluster of stars.

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Chapter 9: Sing a Song of People - Let's Write 2 [Page 157]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 9 Sing a Song of People
Let's Write 2 | Q 4. (iv) | Page 157

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