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Why did the sage spin all day? - English

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Question

Why did the sage spin all day?

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Solution

The sage span all day to change the position of his Pigtail.

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Poetry (Class 6th)
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Chapter 2.2: A Tragic Story - Exercise A [Page 107]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 3 Class 6 TN Board
Chapter 2.2 A Tragic Story
Exercise A | Q A. 2. | Page 107

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