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Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character. Cyril - English

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Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.

Cyril

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Solution

Cyril - The small boy, Cyril, seems to be very inquisitive. He is very restless and has a very curious mind. He is also not satisfied easily and keeps asking questions till he gets a satisfactory answer. He loved the stranger's story and found it beautiful. He found his aunt's story so stupid that he didn't even listen to it after the starting bit.

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Chapter 4.2: The Storyteller - English Workshop [Page 92]

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Chapter 4.2 The Storyteller
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