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Fill in the blanks using the correct word given in brackets :
                      A hunter went to a forest in search of a game. ............., (Their,
                 There), he saw a …… (deer, dear) behind a big tree. He aimed his
                 arrow at it. But the alarmed animal started running.
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                 The hunter ran for long but he could not sight the animal. He was
                 greatly tired.  He —— (new, knew)   he could no more continue
                 and needed — (some, sum) rest.  He — (wrested, rested) under
                 a shady tree and soon fell asleep.  It was — (night, knight) when
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                 he woke up.  He — (excepted, accepted) his failure in catching
                 the animal and returned home empty   handed.
                 Speak well : (Offering advice)

                 S1.  Imagine you are a doctor and your friend Ravi, a patient.
                      Ravi has come to you with some health problem. Read
                      the dialogue between you and Ravi given below.

                 Ravi       -   Good evening doctor.
                 Doctor  -      Good evening. Please be seated.
                 Ravi       -   Doctor, I’m not well.

                 Doctor  -      Please lie down on this table. (examines and checks
                                temperature) You’ve a severe cold. You’ve fever also.
                 Ravi       -   Have I ? I’ve taken some medicines, but to no avail.
                 Doctor  -      Who gave you those medicines?
                 Ravi       -   The pharmacist.

                 Doctor  -      Shouldn’t accept such medicines Ravi. It’s not
                                good. You should always consult a doctor before
                                you start taking medicines. Don’t ever go for self
                                medication.
                 Ravi       -   Sorry doctor. Henceforth I shall consult a doctor
                                for my health - related problems.
                 Doctor  -      Here is the prescription. Don’t worry. You’ll be
                                alright within a day or two.
                 Ravi       -   Thank you doctor.

                 Doctor  -      You’re welcome.
                 Practise the dialogue taking  roles.

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