How do the underlined words affect the meaning of the excerpt?
A.
They convey the idea that the way trees mark the years is fascinating.
B.
They suggest that the children will prefer the new pear tree to the old one.
C.
They show why the wood of a pear tree is more difficult to cut than other types of wood.
D. They explain why Uncle Paul gets a new axe every year.

Answer:

They convey the idea that the way trees mark the years is fascinating.

Explanation:

The underlined words affect the meaning of the excerpt because they convey the idea that the way trees mark the years is fascinating. (option A)

The excerpt is about the pear tree that Uncle Paul cuts down and how fascinating its way of marking the years is. The underlined words reveal such a meaning, specially when Uncle Paul says the tree is "waiting to tell you its story."

Each ring in the wood is represents a year that the tree has lived. Uncle Paul is fascinated by that and cannot wait to teach the children about it. With this information in mind, we can select option A as the best answer.

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