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Write the pairs of rhyming words.

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Write the pairs of rhyming words.

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  1. snail - nail
  2. lamb - jam
  3. sea - pea
  4. toast - ghost
  5. kitten - mitten
  6. moon - noon
  7. elf - shelf
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Chapter 2.1: Comparisons - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [Page 35]

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