Question

directions: select the correct text in the passage.
which sentence from \the secret lives of succulents\ best illustrates the central idea of the passage?

except from the secret lives of succulents
by j. blue spicer

succulents are more than cacti. from agave to aloe, succulents have a wide range of appearances and uses. the main trait of these plants is their ability to store water. it causes the plants to have parts, such as leaves or stems, which are more fleshy and thick. these allow succulents to survive in arid and hot areas, where rainfall is low and temperatures drastically rise and fall.

many people enjoy the look and low maintenance required to take care of succulents. theyre quickly becoming a favorite among people afraid of caring for more fickle plants. however, just because they do well with little water does not mean that they can thrive without regular care. succulents require special soil and should be properly watered at least once a week. they also need plenty of sunlight, but prefer indirect sunlight and milder temperatures. this will allow them to grow properly and provide your home with color.

Explanation:

The central idea of the passage is defining succulents, their key trait, and their appeal/care needs. The opening sentence about succulents being more than cacti, having a wide range of appearances, and their main water-storing trait introduces the core focus, and the rest of the passage expands on this trait, their popularity, and care.

Answer:

Succulents are more than cacti. From agave to aloe, succulents have a wide range of appearances and uses. The main trait of these plants is their ability to store water. It causes the plants to have parts, such as leaves or stems, which are more fleshy and thick. These allow succulents to survive in arid and hot areas, where rainfall is low and temperatures drastically rise and fall.