Roots anchor plants in soil.

Meaning: Roots hold plants in place in the ground.

Choice of Words: Roots are the parts of a plant that grow underground. Anchor means to hold something in place. Plants are living things that grow in the ground. Soil is the loose material that covers the ground. When you put them together, "Roots anchor plants in soil" means that roots hold plants in place in the ground.

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• Roots anchor the tree in the soil.
• Roots anchor trees in soil.
• Roots anchor tree in soil.
• Roots anchor plant in soil.
• Roots help trees to anchor themselves in the soil.
• Roots anchor tree firmly in soil.
• Roots anchor trees, soil gives strength.
• The strong roots anchor the tree firmly in the soil.
• Roots anchor plants, like strong hands.
• Roots anchor plants, like anchors hold boats.