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You visit your school after several years. As you cross the banyan tree at the entrance, cheerful memories fi ll your mind. Fill the bubbles with your memories.

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You visit your school after several years. As you cross the banyan tree at the entrance, cheerful memories fi ll your mind. Fill the bubbles with your memories.

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Chapter 2.2: Our Casuarina Tree - Warm Up [Page 52]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 2.2 Our Casuarina Tree
Warm Up | Q 1 | Page 52

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