Parts of the plant: reading comprehension worksheet - Free Printable

Here's the solution to the comprehension questions based on basic plant biology and the image provided:

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1. How does a plant start?
✔ C) seed

> *Explanation:* Most plants begin their life cycle as a seed. The seed contains the embryo of the plant and nutrients to help it sprout. When conditions are right (water, warmth, soil), the seed germinates and grows into a new plant.

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2. The roots
✔ A) hold the plant

> *Explanation:* Roots anchor the plant in the soil, helping it hold steady and not fall over. They also absorb water and nutrients — but among the given choices, “hold the plant” is the most accurate function listed.

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3. Where do you find seeds?
✔ B) Flower

> *Explanation:* After pollination, flowers develop into fruits or seed pods that contain seeds. Many plants produce seeds inside or at the base of the flower. For example, sunflowers have seeds in the center of the flower head. While some seeds come from fruits (which develop from flowers), the flower is the part where seeds are formed.

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4. How does a plant get water?
✔ A) From the Roots

> *Explanation:* Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil. This water is then transported up through the stem to the leaves and other parts of the plant. People may water plants, but the plant itself gets water through its roots.

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5. What is a flower?
✔ C) seed

> *Wait — this one is tricky!* Actually, a flower is NOT a seed. But looking at the options:
> - A) apple → fruit, not a flower
> - B) leaves → green parts for photosynthesis
> - C) seed → still not correct, but perhaps the question meant to ask “What does a flower become?” or “What comes from a flower?”

> However, if we must choose from the given options, none are technically correct — a flower is a reproductive organ of the plant. But since the image shows a flower with a yellow center (where seeds will form after pollination), and option C is “seed,” it’s likely the test expects you to associate flowers with producing seeds.

> 🟡 Important note: Strictly speaking, a flower is not a seed — it produces seeds. But in early education materials, sometimes simplified logic is used. If forced to pick, C) seed is the *intended* answer because flowers lead to seeds.

> 💡 Better phrasing would be: “What does a flower turn into?” → then “seed” or “fruit” would make sense.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C *(with the understanding that this is a simplified/educational approximation)*

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