Question 7 • ECSD GA-GSE English Language Arts 8 (4th 9 Weeks)
Here, “project out” means to stick out or reach beyond the ledge. “Stretch,” “extend,” and “jut” can all describe something reaching outward, so they are synonyms in this sentence. “Shrink” means become smaller, and “strategy” is a plan, so neither fits.
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