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Think and answer in your own words. ‘An oyster turns a grain of sand into a pearl.’ What can we learn from this example? - English

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Think and answer in your own words.

‘An oyster turns a grain of sand into a pearl.’ What can we learn from this example?

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Solution

From the above example, we can convert the smallest of opportunities into huge victories. If we try hard enough, we can make the best of every situation.

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The Alchemy of Nature
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Chapter 1.6: The Alchemy of Nature - English workshop [Page 41]

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Balbharati English Kumarbharati [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.6 The Alchemy of Nature
English workshop | Q 7. (b) | Page 41

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