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We usually ______ tickets for movies in advance. Thirukkural is my favourite book. - English

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Question

  1. We usually ______ tickets for movies in advance.
  2. Thirukkural is my favourite ______.

Options

  • frame

  • guide

  • book

  • play

  • print

  • plan

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Solution

  1. We usually book tickets for movies in advance.
  2. Thirukkural is my favourite book.
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Chapter 5.1: The Convocation Address - Vocabulary [Page 144]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 5.1 The Convocation Address
Vocabulary | Q D. 1. | Page 144

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