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Question
Complete the dialogue:
| Manas: | How much is the SSC exam fee? |
| Clerk: | __________________ |
| Manas: | When is the last date to submit the exam form? |
| Clerk: | __________________ |
Solution
| Manas: | How much is the SSC exam fee? |
| Clerk: | The SSC exam fee is ₹ 1000. |
| Manas: | When is the last date to submit the exam form? |
| Clerk: | The last date to submit the exam form is 15th November 2021. |
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