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This is a picture of Rahul Gupta. Using the clues given, write a paragraph about him in your notebook.
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Clues Indian, cricket, eight hours, practises, eats healthy food, runs two kilometres every day, batsman |
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Solution
This is Rahul Gupta. He is an Indian. He plays cricket very well. His aim is to become a part of Indian cricket team. He is a very hard-working boy. He practises cricket for over eight hours daily. He is known to be a very good batsman among his friends. He also takes great care of his health. He eats healthy food like milk, eggs and meat. He exercises daily and also runs two kilometres every day to stay fit and fine.
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