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Write five things that you do at home to make your home look neat and clean.
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Solution
- I arrange my bed every morning.
- I clean my toilet every day.
- I keep my book-shelves arranged.
- I sometimes sweep the floor of my study room.
- I always keep my shoes in shoe-rack after use.
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