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Question
Based on the understanding of the poem, write down the summary of the poem by filling in the blanks.
The poet explains the process of ___________. A lot of work has to be done in order to ___________ completely. It cannot be accomplished by merely cutting it with ___________. The tree has grown strong with the help of ___________ for countless years. Even the ___________ of the tree gives rise to ___________. The ___________ sprouts new twigs and leaves. In a short period, they grow into a new tree. So, to ___________ completely, one should take out its roots completely from the soil. Then they should be exposed to ___________. Only then the tree will be completely killed.
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Solution
The poet explains the process of killing a tree. A lot of work has to be done in order to root it out completely. It cannot be accomplished by merely cutting it with a knife. The tree has grown strong with the help of sunlight, water, and nutrients of the soil for countless years. Even the bark of the tree gives rise to leaves. The boughs sprouts new twigs and leaves. In a short period, they grow into a new tree. So, to kill it completely, one should take out its roots completely from the soil. Then they should be exposed to sunlight and heat. Only then the tree will be completely killed.
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