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Thinking about the Language
Consult your dictionary and choose the correct word from the pairs given in brackets.
Our school will (host/hoist) an exhibition on cruelty to animals and wildlife
conservation.
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Solution
Our school will host an exhibition on cruelty to animals and wildlife conservation.
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