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English Core · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 2
Complete the following suitably : According to Derry, the people put up a pretence when they see him because _________.
Official answer
From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
they don't want to reveal their repulsion / fear when they see his burnt face/ they don't want to hurt his feelings
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