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What surprises do the meadows have to offer you?

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Meadows have too many surprises offer in the form of pleasure of the sounds of brook and the feeling of soft velvety grass.

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Chapter 8.2: Meadow Surprises - Extra Questions

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NCERT English - Honeycomb Class 7
Chapter 8.2 Meadow Surprises
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