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There are many reasons why something happens. For example Event Reasons Gulliver could not climb the fence because every step was six feet high. he saw one of the - English

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There are many reasons why something happens.

For example

Event Reasons
  1. Gulliver could not climb the fence because
  • every step was six feet high.
  • he saw one of the giants coming towards him.
  • he ran to hide himself.
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Solution

All the three are reasons why Gulliver was unable to climb the fence.

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Chapter 7.2: Gulliver's Travels - Let's talk [Page 123]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 7.2 Gulliver's Travels
Let's talk | Q 2 | Page 123

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