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Describe the author’s grandmother.

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Grandma was bent with age. She was deeply religious. She did not approve of modem science, music, and entertainment. However, she had the wisdom to accept changes gracefully and retain her values till her death.

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अध्याय 1.1: The Portrait of a Lady - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५]

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अध्याय 1.1 The Portrait of a Lady
Exercises | Q 2. a. | पृष्ठ ५

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