Phrase: Snow starts to melt in the spring

[Milly]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

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

Typically, snow starts to ......... in the spring.

(a) melt
(b) freeze
(c) fall

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

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

Typically, snow starts to melt in the spring.

Correct answer: (a) melt
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I don't understand this question?

Milly

[Mister Micawber]

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Choose the word (a, b, or c) that makes sense in the sentence. If you don't know their meanings, use your dictionary.
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[Nola]

Hello Mister Micawber,
The word (melt) is very clear to be understood. But is that an expression used when we feel that the winter is comming ? because there's a contrast between the meanings of both (snow and melt)

Regards,
Nola

[Mister Micawber]

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No, Nola. The test question is about spring coming and winter leaving.
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[Nola]

Hi Mister Micawber,
I've just noticed it.
Sorry, didn't notice the peposition (in) after melt. So I thought that it is a new expression.

Thanks for help
Nola