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‘‘It’s certainly not. It’s unique because it has been made with your own hands

and with a lot of love. So what if you couldn’t buy one from a shop? You’ve

made it yourself for your mother and that certainly makes it priceless. Do

you think your mother is so petty that she’ll judge your love by the cost of
your gift?’’ he asked accusingly. ‘‘After all, she too knows that you don’t get

any pocket money.’’

Somya was relieved now. She could give her mother the card after all. And
the next morning, when she woke up, she went straight to her mother and

hugged her as she gave her the card.

Her mother exclaimed with delight when she saw the beautiful card. Now,

Somya was sure that her Mother’s Day gift was a very good one indeed.

petty — unpleasant because of caring too much about small unimportant
details; accusingly — in a manner that shows that a person thinks the other

person has done something wrong.

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Let's Read and Reflect Comprehension

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. Somya was excited and tomorrow at last was :

a. Mother’s Day b. Father’s Day c. her birthday

2. Why did Somya make a greeting card for her mother?

a. Because Somya’s family was very poor.

b. Somya did not get any pocket money.

c. Somya’s mother don’t like market cards.

3. Where did Somya, Preeti and Smriti talk to each other?

a. In the school playground

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