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When Thomas Edison was a child, he enjoying reading. E.g. enjoying enjoyed
He reads many Chemistry and Science books. He (a)…….......................
sold newspaper and candy where he was twelve years old. (b) ……………………
Edison lost his faculty of hearing in the age of thirteen. He, (c) ……………………
however, believes that his deafness helped him to be a better (d) …………………….
scientist. He had an immense influencing on society. (e) …………………….
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