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Why did one of the girls wail? - English

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Why did one of the girls wail?

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In the midst of their running, one of the girls wailed and held out her hand to other children, because in the center of her palm, there was a single raindrop. On seeing that she started crying.

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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. j) | Page 175

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