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English Core · 2025 · 2 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q11
'You speak Peculiar Things.' Why does Derry find Mr. Lamb's conversation peculiar? (On the Face of it)
'You speak Peculiar Things.' Why does Derry find Mr. Lamb's conversation peculiar ? (On the Face of it)
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Derry found his perspective about life unusual
nobody had said such things to him- not to pay attention to everything others say/ / not to believe everything he hears/ to be receptive of positive remarks
he found real life examples such as weeds, bees, etc. given by Mr. Lamb peculiar.
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