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