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The root is to be pulled out Out of the anchoring earth; Why should the root be pulled out? - English

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Question

The root is to be pulled out 
Out of the anchoring earth;

Why should the root be pulled out?

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Solution

The root should be pulled out to kill the tree.

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Chapter 3.2: On Killing a Tree - Exercise [Page 77]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 3.2 On Killing a Tree
Exercise | Q B. 5. i) | Page 77

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