The furious hurricane winds tore down houses and _ trees.
Correct answer: D. uprooted
- A. Furious
- B. Rooted
- C. Unaffected
- D. uprooted
Explanation
The sentence suggests that the strong hurricane winds not only tore down houses but also uprooted trees, meaning they were pulled out of the ground, roots and all. This implies a powerful and destructive force.
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