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Replace the bold word/words with a word from the quiver and re-write the sentence –

In no time she hit the object she aimed at.
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Nasruddin was surely not a good archer.
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The teacher said something about his good handwriting. He felt very happy.
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1) In no time she hit the target.

2) Nasruddin was certainly a good archer.

3) The teacher remarked on his good handwriting. He felt very happy.

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