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Underline the gerund/present participles/infinitive. It is important to create goals that are within a current skill set or area of expertise.

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Underline the gerund/present participles/infinitive.

It is important to create goals that are within a current skill set or area of expertise.

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It is important to create goals that are within a current skill set or area of expertise.

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Balbharati English Coursebook [Marathi] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.4 Be SMART...!
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