Question

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

Since Marina did not want apple skins in her pie, she knew she had to _______ all the apples before she baked them.
A.
par
B.
pare
C.
pair
D.
pear

Answer 1

B. pare

"Pare" means to trim or peel the skin off (e.g., apples).
Other choices: "par" is unrelated, "pair" means to match or join, and "pear" is the fruit.