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The children finished their work______ [quick]

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The children finished their work quickly

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Chapter 9: Sing a Song of People - Let's Write 2 [Page 157]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 9 Sing a Song of People
Let's Write 2 | Q 5. (ii) | Page 157

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