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The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. What did he see?

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The Giant saw that the children had entered the garden through a small hole in the wall, and were sitting on the branches of trees. There was a child on every tree. The trees had covered themselves with blossoms as they were glad to have the children back. The birds were flying about and twittering in delight, and the flowers and grass were laughing out loud.

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Chapter 3: The Selfish Giant - Comprehension Check [Page 24]

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NCERT English - It So Happened Class 8
Chapter 3 The Selfish Giant
Comprehension Check | Q 1. (i) | Page 24

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