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Write a meaningful paragraph using the hints given below.
Mahesh – celebrates – 14th birthday – an old-age home – family, friends – informs home in advance – delegates tasks – friends buy things necessary – arrives home early – decorates place – balloons, colour papers – inmates gathered – cuts cake – sing-song, claps – distributes cakes – expresses his feelings – gets blessings – offers things – bedsheets, footwear, etc. needed – fun, entertainment – happy and content.
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Solution
Birthday Celebration:
There was a boy named Mahesh. He wanted to celebrate his birthday at an old home. It was his 14th birthday. His parents agreed with his suggestion. Mahesh informed his friends and relatives well in advance. He delegated various tasks to his friends. His friends became active and they bought all the necessary things.
On that day they arrived at the home early. They decorated with balloons and colour paper. Mahesh came there with his parents. Mahesh cut his birthday cake amidst grand applause. There were singing and clapping.
Mahesh expressed his joyful feelings. He gave the cakes to all. He offered the aged people bedsheets, footwears, etc. He got the blessings from the old people at home. There were enough fun and entertainment at the function. The inmates thanked Mahesh for his kindness and goodwill. All were happy and contented.
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