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Question
Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop.
Options
True
False
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Solution
Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop - False.
Explanation:
According to the author, the quality of the crop is more important than its quantity.
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