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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46199 Young trees
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People    often    make    the    same    mistake    with    trees    that    they    make    with    kittens    and    puppies:    they    forget    they    will      into    something    much    larger    with    quite    different    needs.    All    too    often,    young    trees    are    planted    in    such    close    proximity    that    some    will    almost    certainly    fall    victim    to    the    axe    before    they    reach  .    With    planting    a    tree    in    a    small    area,    you    need    to    think    about    the    of    its    roots    just    as    much    as    its    branches    —    and    maybe    even    more    so.    In    many    trees    the    root    run    in    each    is    the    same    as    the    height.

beautiful grow maturity domesticity direction forces size collective

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Correct answer: grow

Explanation: The verb 'grow' fits grammatically as it indicates the action that trees will undertake as they develop. It aligns with the context of discussing the future development of trees, paralleling the growth of kittens and puppies.

Meaning: 'Grow' means to increase in size or develop over time.

Wrong options:

  • direction: 'Direction' is a noun that refers to the path along which something moves, which does not fit the context of what trees will do.
  • maturity: 'Maturity' is a noun that refers to the state of being fully developed, but it does not indicate an action that trees will take.
  • size: 'Size' is a noun that describes the dimensions of something, which does not convey the action of development.
  • beautiful: 'Beautiful' is an adjective that describes aesthetic qualities, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • domesticity: 'Domesticity' is a noun that refers to home life or family activities, which is unrelated to the growth of trees.
  • forces: 'Forces' is a noun that refers to strength or energy as an attribute of physical action, which does not fit the context of growth.
Correct answer: beautiful

Explanation: The adjective 'beautiful' describes the young trees, fitting grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes their appealing qualities before discussing their fate.

Meaning: 'Beautiful' means pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

Wrong options:

  • grow: 'Grow' is a verb and does not fit as an adjective to describe the trees.
  • maturity: 'Maturity' is a noun that refers to the state of being fully developed, which does not describe the trees directly.
  • size: 'Size' is a noun that refers to the dimensions of something, which does not fit as a descriptor for the trees' appearance.
  • direction: 'Direction' is a noun that refers to the path along which something moves, which does not describe the trees' qualities.
  • domesticity: 'Domesticity' is a noun that refers to home life, which is unrelated to the description of trees.
  • forces: 'Forces' is a noun that refers to strength or energy, which does not apply to the aesthetic quality of trees.
Correct answer: maturity

Explanation: The noun 'maturity' fits grammatically as it refers to the stage of full development that trees should reach. It aligns with the context of discussing the growth and eventual fate of the trees.

Meaning: 'Maturity' refers to the state of being fully developed or grown.

Wrong options:

  • grow: 'Grow' is a verb and does not fit as a noun describing a stage of development.
  • beautiful: 'Beautiful' is an adjective that describes aesthetic qualities, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • size: 'Size' is a noun that refers to dimensions, which does not indicate a stage of development.
  • direction: 'Direction' is a noun that refers to the path along which something moves, which does not relate to the development stage of trees.
  • domesticity: 'Domesticity' is a noun that refers to home life, which is unrelated to the growth stages of trees.
  • forces: 'Forces' is a noun that refers to strength or energy, which does not apply to the concept of maturity.
Correct answer: size

Explanation: The noun 'size' fits grammatically as it refers to the dimensions of the roots, which is relevant in the context of planting trees. It aligns with the discussion about considering both roots and branches.

Meaning: 'Size' refers to the dimensions or magnitude of something.

Wrong options:

  • grow: 'Grow' is a verb and does not fit as a noun describing the dimensions of roots.
  • beautiful: 'Beautiful' is an adjective that describes aesthetic qualities, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • maturity: 'Maturity' is a noun that refers to the state of being fully developed, which does not relate to the dimensions of roots.
  • direction: 'Direction' is a noun that refers to the path along which something moves, which does not pertain to the dimensions of roots.
  • domesticity: 'Domesticity' is a noun that refers to home life, which is unrelated to the size of tree roots.
  • forces: 'Forces' is a noun that refers to strength or energy, which does not apply to the concept of size.
Correct answer: direction

Explanation: The noun 'direction' fits grammatically as it refers to the orientation of the roots, which is relevant in the context of discussing how roots grow. It aligns with the idea that roots extend in various ways.

Meaning: 'Direction' refers to the path along which something moves or points.

Wrong options:

  • grow: 'Grow' is a verb and does not fit as a noun describing the orientation of roots.
  • beautiful: 'Beautiful' is an adjective that describes aesthetic qualities, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • maturity: 'Maturity' is a noun that refers to the state of being fully developed, which does not relate to the orientation of roots.
  • size: 'Size' is a noun that refers to dimensions, which does not pertain to the direction of growth.
  • domesticity: 'Domesticity' is a noun that refers to home life, which is unrelated to the direction of tree roots.
  • forces: 'Forces' is a noun that refers to strength or energy, which does not apply to the concept of direction.

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