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Have You Made Choices that Are Acceptable and Less ‘Risky’ Or Have You Followed the Beaten Track? Why? - English - Communicative

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Have you made choices that are acceptable and less ‘risky’ or have you followed the beaten track? Why?

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I know I am a student of just above average intellect and skills. I am not extraordinary or unique. Hence, I prefer to make choices that are ‘acceptable’ and less ‘risky’. I can’t afford to be very innovative and adventurous.

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अध्याय 2.2: The Road Not Taken - Exercise [पृष्ठ ६४]

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सीबीएसई English Communicative - Literature Reader Class 9
अध्याय 2.2 The Road Not Taken
Exercise | Q 3 | पृष्ठ ६४

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