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Underline the verb and choose the correct option from the options. Today Tommy found a new book.

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Underline the verb and choose the correct option from the options.

Today Tommy found a new book.

Options

  • present tense

  • past tense

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Today Tommy found a new book. - Past tense

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Chapter 1.2: The Fun they Had - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [Page 10]

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Balbharati My English Coursebook Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
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ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 6. (a) 2 | Page 10

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