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प्रश्न
Every member contributes to forming a happy family. Share your views for a minute or two with your class.
उत्तर
Father works hard and brings money home. Mom does all domestic chores. She cooks food, washes clothes, and cleans the floor. Brother takes me to school in his scooter. My grandma combs my hair. She has all the time in the world to tell me tales and listen to all my experiences and stories. On Sunday we all join hands and clean the house. Then we all dine together and share what happened to each of us. I do agree that everyone contributes to a happy family.
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- As ______ as honey
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- As ______ as night
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as high as _______________________
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t ______ ch
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| Traveller | I would like to book a deluxe room in your hotel for 3 days. |
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| Traveller | ______ |
| Receptionist | ______ |
| Traveller | ______ |
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