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Translate the following sentence into your mother tongue. The first question we must ask ourselves before we speak is - is it true? - English (Second/Third Language)

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Translate the following sentence into your mother tongue.

The first question we must ask ourselves before we speak is - is it true?

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बोलण्यापूर्वी सर्वप्रथम स्वत:ला पहिला प्रश्‍न विचारा  - हे सत्य आहे का?

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पाठ 3.4: Think Before You Speak ! - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [पृष्ठ ८४]

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बालभारती My English Coursebook 9 Standard Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 3.4 Think Before You Speak !
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 4. (a) | पृष्ठ ८४

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