1. In 1994, the oak tree was designated as the national tree of the United States of America. 2. The citizens of America voted to choose the best tree. 3. They chose the oak as the best tree out of 21 other trees. 4. The oak is a symbol of America's heritage. 5. More than 60 species of oak trees can be found in the United States of America. 6. I don't think any other tree is as enduring as the oak. 7. It is also the national tree of other countries. 8. I feel that the oak tree is one of the hardiest trees in the world. 9. You will notice that the wood of the oak tree is strong and hard. 10. Oak trees are very large. 11. Some of them can reach 70 feet in height. 12. Many of them can reach a width of 9 feet. 13. Sometimes their branches can reach 135 feet in length.14. To know sixty different kinds of oaks by sight is not an easy task. 15. Yet it is not so difficult as it at first might seem. 16. To begin with, any tree we see, which bears acorns, we at once recognize as an oak. 17. By this one sign, we are able to set this great tree apart from every other tree. 18. As soon as they are old enough, all oaks bear acorns. 19. The leaves of oaks are distinctive. 20. In general, they are all simple, and their outline is oval. 21. They are leathery in texture, compared with leaves of most trees. 4
Which of the following is the best way to rewrite sentence 6 so that it maintains a consistent style with the rest of passage?
A.
You may consider the Oak tree as a very enduring and hardy tree.
B.
I have a feeling that the Oak Tree is very hardy and can survive for long.
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It is considered by me that the Oak tree is very hardy and lives for long.
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The Oak tree is considered to be one of the most enduring trees in the world.