sow vs. harvest

[Mickey M.]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #115 "Weather Test (2)", question 4

Spring is a busy time for farmers because they usually begin to ......... their crops in the spring.

(a) cut
(b) harvest
(c) sow

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #115 "Weather Test (2)", answer 4

Spring is a busy time for farmers because they usually begin to sow their crops in the spring.

Correct answer: (c) sow
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harvest

[Skrej]

Sow means to plant the crops. Most crops are planted in the spring.

Harvest means to collect or gather the crops after they are finished growing. Most crops are harvested in the fall.
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