Contextual errorQuestion 131 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: The farmer waters his field at (noon) because the heat is strong, so water (evaporates) fast and less (reaches) the (roots).

  1. noon
  2. evaporates
  3. reaches
  4. roots
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Correct answer: noon

Strong heat at noon dries the water before it reaches the roots. Watering in the morning is better. The wrong word is "noon".

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026