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Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences. Green and black stripes were used alternately. - English Core

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Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

Green and black stripes were used alternately.

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One after the other.

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पाठ 7: The Adventure - Working with words [पृष्ठ ७१]

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एनसीईआरटी English (Core) - Hornbill
पाठ 7 The Adventure
Working with words | Q 2.1 | पृष्ठ ७१

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