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Write the following dialogue from the story in the Indirect Speech. The Happy Prince looked very sad, and the little Swallow was sorry for him. ‘It is very cold here,’ he said - Marathi (Second Language) [मराठी (द्वितीय भाषा)]

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Question

Write the following dialogue from the story in the Indirect Speech.

The Happy Prince looked very sad, and the little Swallow was sorry for him. ‘It is very cold here,’ he said ‘but I will stay with you for one night. Tomorrow I will take the jewel.’
‘Thank you, little bird,’ said the prince.

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Solution

The Happy Prince looked very sad and the little Swallow was sorry for him. He said that though it was very cold there. He would stay with the Prince for one more night. He would take the jewel the next day. The Prince then thanked the little bird.

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Chapter 2.5: The Happy Prince - English workshop [Page 52]

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Balbharati English 8 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.5 The Happy Prince
English workshop | Q 5. (b) | Page 52
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Chapter 1.5 The Happy Prince
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 5. (b) | Page 27

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