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Question
Write the process of wrapping a Christmas gift in a paragraph in passive form, with the help of the pictures given below.
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Solution
- The gift must be placed in a rectangular box.
- The required paper must be measured. The gift paper must be placed on the box. It must be wrapped loose end up and over and a cut must be made.
- The gift paper must be placed face down and centered on the box. The first edge must be brought up and taped in place on to the box. Then it must be brought the other side up and taped in place.
- The sides should be folded in against the edges of the box. The diagonal flaps you have created must be creased.
- The top edge should be folded down. Then bottom edge should be folded up and taped.
- A gift tag must be added with a bow and ribbon to really class up your Christmas gift and impress recipients of your gift.
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