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Before you read the story write down the answers to these questions.
Which was the latest book that you read?
Who was the author?
Who were the main characters?
When did you read the book?
How long did you take to complete reading it?
What genre did it belong to?
Why would/wouldn't you recommend it?

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Chapter 1.5: Best Seller - Exercise [Page 43]

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CBSE English Communicative - Literature Reader Class 9
Chapter 1.5 Best Seller
Exercise | Q 1 | Page 43

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