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The words given against the sentences below can be used both as nouns and verbs. Use them appropriately to fill in the blanks.

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The words given against the sentences below can be used both as nouns and verbs. Use them appropriately to fill in the blanks.

(i) The police are _______________________ the area to catch the burglars. (comb)

(ii) An ordinary plastic ______________________________ costs five rupees.

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 (i) The police are combing the area to catch the burglars.

(ii) An ordinary plastic comb costs five rupees.

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Chapter 8.1: A Game of Chance - Working with Language [Page 105]

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NCERT English - Honeysuckle Class 6
Chapter 8.1 A Game of Chance
Working with Language | Q 4 | Page 105

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