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What is the main idea of the story? - English

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Question

What is the main idea of the story?

Options

  • If we help someone, we will receive twice in return.

  • During difficult time, we should save for ourselves.

  • Praise others to get your way.

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Solution

If we help someone, we will receive twice in return.

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Chapter 1.3: The Two Pigeons - Let us read aloud [Page 92]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 2 Class 5 TN Board
Chapter 1.3 The Two Pigeons
Let us read aloud | Q B. | Page 92

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