thick shrubs and undergrowth, the water supply increases, aiding other plants and local
animals. Fire also may kill predatory insects or pests that live on and damage
otherwise healthy trees.
Which set of context clues best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second
sentence?
(1 point) "seeds, fire, animals"
"water, plants, animals"
"thick shrubs, plants, trees"
"insects, pests, fire"
1 answer
The set of context clues that best points to the correct definition of "undergrowth" in the second sentence is: "thick shrubs, plants, trees."
This is because "undergrowth" typically refers to the dense layer of vegetation, including shrubs and smaller plants, that can be found beneath taller trees in a forest, which aligns with the context provided.
