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What does Margot like the most - the sun or the rain?

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What does Margot like the most - the sun or the rain?

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The sun is liked the most by Margot.

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Chapter 5.3: All Summer in a Day - Exercise [Page 175]

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Chapter 5.3 All Summer in a Day
Exercise | Q 1. d) | Page 175

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