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Which is the right sentence?

“Cambridge was my metaphor for England.” To the writer,

विकल्प

  • Cambridge was a reputed university in England.

  • England was famous for Cambridge.

  • Cambridge was the real England.

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उत्तर

To the writer, Cambridge was the real England.

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अध्याय 7.1: A Visit to Cambridge - Comprehension Check [पृष्ठ १००]

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एनसीईआरटी English - Honeydew Class 8
अध्याय 7.1 A Visit to Cambridge
Comprehension Check | Q 1 | पृष्ठ १००

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