Read the given extract.
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State TRUE or FALSE. The term (a) below can be applied to the laburnum tree’s condition - A few leaves yellowing, all its seeds fallen.
(a) A decay - a gradual deterioration or decline
(b) A growth - a gradual increase or development
(c) A bloom - a state or period of flowering or flourishing
(d) A harvest - a process or result of gathering crops
Answer as written by the student:
The term (a) below can be applied to the laburnum tree’s condition - A few leaves yellowing, all its seeds fallen.
(a) A decay - a gradual deterioration or decline - TRUE (b) A growth - a gradual increase or development - FALSE © A bloom - a state or period of flowering or flourishing - FALSE (d) A harvest - a process or result of gathering crops - FALSE
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
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- Option (a) A decay - shows that the laburnum tree is losing its vitality and beauty, and is approaching the end of its life cycle. It is in a state of decay, which means a gradual deterioration or decline.
- Option (b) A growth - The laburnum tree is not gaining any new leaves, flowers, or seeds, but rather losing them. It is not in a state of growth, but rather in a state of decay.
- Option (c) A bloom - The laburnum tree is not producing any bright or beautiful flowers, but rather shedding them.
- Option (d) A harvest - The laburnum tree is not in a state of harvest, but rather in a state of decay.
