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Why do birds sing?

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Question

Why do birds sing?

Options

  • To locate one another

  • To warn other birds

  • To find a mate

  • All of the above

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Solution

All of the above.

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Chapter 1.1: The Nose-Jewel - Listening [Page 10]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 1.1 The Nose-Jewel
Listening | Q c) 1) | Page 10

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