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Why do you think all these people are in a hurry?

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All these people are in a hurry because they have to do a lot of work in a limited time.

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Chapter 9: Sing a Song of People - Reading is fun [Page 150]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 9 Sing a Song of People
Reading is fun | Q 5 | Page 150

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