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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 boys put up a good athletic____________________________ . (show)
(ii) The soldiers ________________________ great courage in saving people from floods.
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Solution
(i) The boys put up a good athletic show.
(ii) The soldiers showed great courage in saving the people from the floods.
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