Which word fits both sentences? 'The tree's ___ was rough.' 'The dog's ___ echoed down the street.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. bark
- Step 1: The bark is the rough outer layer of a tree. Step 2. A dog's bark is its sharp sound. Answer: bark. Why not the others: trunk: This fits only the first sentence. growl: This fits only the second sentence. shell: This fits only the first sentence in a different sense.
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