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When Timothy was about six months old, a change came over him.The phrase in italics means that

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When Timothy was about six months old, a change came over him. The phrase in underlined means that

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  • Timothy had grown to his full size.

  • Timothy grew more friendly.

  • Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous

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Timothy grew less friendly, in fact more dangerous.

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Chapter 9: A Tiger in the House - Comprehension Check [Page 64]

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NCERT English - An Alien Hand Class 7
Chapter 9 A Tiger in the House
Comprehension Check | Q 2 | Page 64

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