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Write the gerund/infinitive form of the verb in the blank. Can you imagine ___________ (walk) up to a Martian and shaking hands and ____________ (say), “Hello, how are you? “ - English

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Write the gerund/infinitive form of the verb in the blank.

Can you imagine ___________ (walk) up to a Martian and shaking hands and ____________ (say), “Hello, how are you? “

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Can you imagine walking up to a Martian and shaking hands and saying, “Hello, how are you? “

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Chapter 3.1: Old Man River - Grammar [Page 4]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 3.1 Old Man River
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