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The trees along the coast road all lean the same way. A visitor could infer that ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. a strong wind usually blows from one direction.Correct
  2. B. the trees were planted crooked.
  3. C. the road is on a hill.
  4. D. the trees are all the same age.

Answer: A. a strong wind usually blows from one direction.

All leaning one way.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. the trees were planted crooked.
Planting would not make all lean alike.
C. the road is on a hill.
A hill would not tilt trees.
D. the trees are all the same age.
Age does not explain leaning.

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