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Use the word given in the bracket and rewrite the sentence. The other groaned on hearing it. (heard)

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Use the word given in the bracket and rewrite the sentence.

The other groaned on hearing it. (heard)

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The other groaned when he heard it.

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Chapter 1.1: An Astrologer’s Day - Brainstorming (A4) [Page 12]

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Chapter 1.1 An Astrologer’s Day
Brainstorming (A4) | Q 1.1 | Page 12

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