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crkx

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· 1 Months ago

(Question: 210229.0 )

Dear Knowledge expert,

Scythe is an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands
While as you said nipper is used for removal of hard material. That is not even close to grass.
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crkx

Question:

DIRECTIONS: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.

An edge tool for cutting grass –

Options:

A) Axe

B) Saw

C) Scythe

D) Nipper

Solution:

The best substitute for the phrase, "An edge tool for cutting grass" means Scythe.

The meaning of rest of the words is:

Axe: a tool used for chopping wood, typically of iron with a steel edge and wooden handle.

Saw: a hand tool for cutting wood or other hard materials, typically with a long, thin serrated blade and operated using a backwards and forwards movement.

Nipper: pliers, pincers, or a similar tool for gripping or cutting.

Thus, option C is correct.

Knowledge Expert

· commented

· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,
Scythe is the required answer, we have resolved it.
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