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Have you seen anybody winnow grain at home or in a paddy field? What is the word in your language for winnowing? What do people use for winnowing? (Give the words in your language, if you know them)

Yes, people can often be seen winnowing grains in a paddy field. The word ‘winnowing’ is known as ‘soop’ in the Hindi language.

Winnowing is an ancient agricultural method used for separating grains from the chaff. People use a winnowing fan or a winnowing fork (also known as shovel) in this process.


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Answer these questions in two paragraphs, one on each of two musicians.

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What are the things the wind does in the first stanza?

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What does the poet say the wind god winnows?

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What should we do to make friends with the wind?