Answer:
D
Explanation:
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Eliminate A, definitely not D. In this sentence, it says, "in a flourishing state in a forest." In some way flourishing is modifying the stick.
And since "stick" is used as a noun, your answer is C.
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Answer:
By supporting one anothers claims, just through another form.
Explanation: