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Question
Write a letter to any one of the following to tell them how much you appreciate them.
- Your mother
- Your father
- Any one of your relatives
- Your teacher
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Solution
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20, Lincoln Apts, Dear Mother, I love you very much. I appreciate all the things you do for me, from cooking my favourite dishes to arranging my things in proper order. What would I do without you, mother? I thank you so much for understanding me, teaching and explaining things to me lovingly, encouraging me to do my best, correcting me when I am wrong. You listening to anything and everything I have to say though you are so busy. Last but not the least, I thank you for always standing by me through good times and bad times. This only shows how much you love and care for me. I miss you mamma, come back as soon as your work is complete. I love you very much. You are the best mamma in the whole world. Thank you for being my mother. Your loving daughter, |
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Fie, fie, they are not to be nam'd my lord, not to speak of, There is not chastity enough in language Without offence to utter them. Thus, pretty lady, I am sorry for thy much misgovernment.
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(ii) ______________________________
(iii) _____________________________
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(vii) ___________________________
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