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(i) His thoughts when he looks into the mirror
(ii) His thoughts when the snake is coiled around his arm
(i) His thoughts when he looks into the mirror
(ii) His thoughts when the snake is coiled around his arm
(ii) His thoughts when the snake is coiled around his arm
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(i) He thinks that he should look smart. So he decides to shave daily and retain his smile. He is happy and contented when he looks into the mirror.
(ii) When the snake coiled around his left arm above the elbow, he kept sitting there holding his breath. He became motionless. He was afraid of the snake
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