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Let's solve the reading comprehension worksheet step by step based on the provided passage titled "Planting Flowers."

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Passage Summary:

The text explains how to plant a flower in simple steps. It says anyone can do it, but keeping the plant alive is the tricky part. The steps include gathering seeds, soil, a pot, and a watering can; filling the pot with soil (three-quarters full); digging a hole with your index finger; placing seeds in the hole; covering them with soil; watering carefully; and placing the pot in the sun.

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Answer Key with Explanations:

#### 1. The term "three quarters" means
✔ Three out of four parts or 75% full
👉 *Explanation:* "Three quarters" is a fraction meaning 3/4. So when the pot is "three quarters full," it means it’s filled to 75% of its capacity — not completely full.

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#### 2. What is the last step to planting a flower?
✔ Put your plant in the sun and watch it grow!
👉 *Explanation:* According to the final sentence of the passage, after watering, the last action is placing the pot in the sun.

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#### 3. What supplies do you need to plant a flower?
✔ Seeds of your favorite flower, rich soil, a pot, and a watering can
👉 *Explanation:* These are all listed in the first sentence of the instructions: “First, you gather seeds… some rich soil, a pot, and a watering can.”

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#### 4. Did the author miss any steps? Which one(s)?
✔ Yes, the author missed putting the pot in the sun.
Wait — actually, that’s included as the final step. Let’s re-evaluate.

But looking closely:
- Gather supplies ✔
- Fill pot with soil ✔
- Dig hole ✔
- Put seeds ✔
- Cover seeds ✔
- Water ✔
- Put in sun ✔

Wait — the step of "covering the seeds" is mentioned, but the step of "placing the seeds at the right depth" isn't clearly explained. However, more importantly:

Actually, one crucial step missing is "labeling the pot" or "checking for proper drainage," but these aren’t essential in a basic guide.

But the most obvious missing step is:
✔ “Make sure the pot has drainage holes.”
👉 *Explanation:* This is important to avoid overwatering, which could kill the plant. The passage warns against too much water, so drainage is implied but not stated.

Alternatively, if we're strict about what's written:
✔ No major steps were missed — all key planting steps are covered. But some readers might argue that “planting” doesn’t end until the plant grows, but that’s not a step.

So best answer:
✔ Yes, the author missed mentioning that the pot should have drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.

(Or simpler: No, all necessary steps are included.)
But since the warning says “Be careful not too much!” — this implies drainage is assumed.

So likely expected answer:
✔ Yes, the author missed the step of making sure the pot has drainage holes.

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#### 5. What should you do with your index finger?
✔ Dig a little hole in the soil with your index finger.
👉 *Explanation:* Directly from the passage: “Then you dig a little hole in the soil with your index finger.”

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#### 6. Who can plant a flower?
✔ Anybody
👉 *Explanation:* The first sentence says, “Anybody can plant a flower.”

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#### 7. Do not put...water into your pot!
✔ Too much water
👉 *Explanation:* The passage says, “Be careful not too much!” So the warning is against overwatering.

So the blank should be:
✔ Too much
→ Full sentence: Do not put too much water into your pot!

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#### 8. What does the word "rich" mean in this passage?
✔ Full of nutrients or good for growing plants
👉 *Explanation:* In gardening, “rich soil” means soil that contains many nutrients needed for plants to grow well. It helps flowers grow strong and healthy.

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✔ Final Answer Sheet:

| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1. The term "three quarters" means | Three out of four parts (or 75%) |
| 2. What is the last step to planting a flower? | Put your plant in the sun and watch it grow! |
| 3. What supplies do you need to plant a flower? | Seeds, rich soil, a pot, and a watering can |
| 4. Did the author miss any steps? Which one(s)? | Yes – the pot should have drainage holes (to prevent overwatering) |
| 5. What should you do with your index finger? | Dig a little hole in the soil |
| 6. Who can plant a flower? | Anybody |
| 7. Do not put...water into your pot! | Too much |
| 8. What does the word "rich" mean in this passage? | Full of nutrients / good for growing plants |

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This completes the reading comprehension exercise. Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want to turn this into a classroom activity! 🌸