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With the loss of labor,the old farmers ________at home had to choose less labor?intensive crops.

A.having left B.to leave C.left D.leaving

 

C

【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意为:随着劳动力的减少,留在家里的老龄农民只能选择种植那些不需要太多劳动力的庄稼。leave与farmers是逻辑上的动宾关系,故应用left作后置定语。

 

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