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Work Individually, and Rank the Seven Stages in Order of Attractiveness. If You Think Being a Schoolboy is Most Attractive Stage, You Could Rank It Number 1. - English - Communicative

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Work individually, and rank the seven stages in order of attractiveness. If you
think being a schoolboy is most attractive stage, you could rank it number 1.
Then, work in groups of four and compare your individual rankings.

One Word/Term Answer

Short/Brief Note

Solution

S.No	Stages	Rank
1	infancy	1
2	Schoolboy	2
3	Lover	3
4	Soldier	4
5	Justice	5
6	Old pantaloon	6
7	Last stage	7

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Chapter 2.4: The Seven Ages - Exercise [Page 76]

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CBSE English Communicative - Literature Reader [English] Class 9

Chapter 2.4 The Seven Ages
Exercise | Q 5 | Page 76

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