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UNIT - 4

Prose

Before You Read :
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Your teacher will read the following dialogues. Listen to the
dialogues.
A
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A : Why are you so dull like a lamb?
B : What’s that to you?

A : Do you lose anything by saying it?
B : Well, I’ve lost my money. Can you get it?
A : Ah! I know you’re always irresponsible.
B : Keep your mouth shut, will you?

B
A : You’re a bit down, may I know why?

B : Chetan, my purse is stolen.
A : Really sorry. If you don’t mind, I’ll lend you money.
B : Thanks a lot, but I don’t need it now.
A : All right. Don’t let it bother you too much.
B : You’re right anyway, I feel better with your encour-
aging words.

Which dialogue do you think is more politely worded? Discuss

with your partner.
Read on
Whatever we do

- Clifford Martis

1. Whatever we do, let’s try to do it better. Our actions, our
words, whatever it is, let us try to do it better. Success, they say,
is a journey and not a destination. We can say, progress also

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