Question
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My grandfather was a farmer and he ___________three acres of land.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'cultivated'.Key Points
- Cultivated means to prepare and use land for growing plants for food or to sell.
- Ex-Olives have been cultivated for centuries in the Mediterranean countries.
- In this question, the use of the verb 'cultivated' fits the context of the sentence.
- Therefore, the correct sentence is: My grandfather was a farmer and he cultivated three acres of land.
Additional Information
- Advanced means to move forward.
- Grown means(used about plants) to exist and develop in a particular place; to make plants grow by giving them water, etc.
- Cultured means well educated, showing a good knowledge of art, music, literature, etc.
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