Roots hold soil, like glue holds paper.

Meaning: Roots hold the soil in place, just like glue holds paper together.

Choice of Words: Roots are the underground part of plants that help absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Hold means to keep something in place. Soil is the loose material on the Earth's surface that plants grow in. Glue is a sticky substance used to join things together. Paper is a thin material made from the pulp of trees.

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