Question

plant it!gardening can be a rewarding hobby if you are willing to put in the time, but there are several things you need to know as a beginner. first, you might have specific preferences with regard to color. you might also need to consider your lifestyle and the maintenance required when deciding upon which type of plants to grow. once you decide which type of garden you would like to grow, and how much time you are willing to commit, you are ready to begin. there are two main types of plants: annuals and perennials.plants that are planted annually are referred to as annuals. a few common annuals are petunias, geraniums and impatiens. you are likely to see these in large numbers during the summer months. each of these begin to flower in late spring or early spring depending on the climate. petunias and geraniums do best with lots of sun whereas impatiens do best in the shade with minimal sun. annuals do not come back the following year. many gardeners prefer annuals because of their rich and vibrant colors.perennials are plants that can be planted once and come back each year. perennials are often favorites among gardeners as they return each year, often stronger and more abundant. popular perennials include tulips, daffodils and daisies. tulip and daffodil bulbs are often planted in early fall and bloom in early spring.1. what is the main idea in paragraph 1?a. planting can be time consuming work.b. gardening can be hard to learn, especially for beginners.c. gardening can be fun as long as you identify your preferences.d. there are different types of plants: annuals and perennials.2. write two sentences from the text that support your answer to #1.

Explanation:

For question 1: Paragraph 1 frames gardening as rewarding, notes beginner considerations (color preferences, lifestyle/maintenance), and concludes by introducing the two main plant types as the starting point after planning. Option C aligns best as it covers the rewarding nature and key beginner steps of identifying preferences, while other options are either incorrect (A focuses only on time consumption, B claims it's hard which isn't stated, D is a closing detail not the main idea). For question 2, the selected sentences directly support the core points of gardening being rewarding and needing to consider preferences/lifestyle before starting.

Answer:

1. C. Gardening can be fun as long as you identify your preferences.
2. 1. Gardening can be a rewarding hobby if you are willing to put in the time, but there are several things you need to know as a beginner.
3. First, you might have specific preferences with regard to color. You might also need to consider your lifestyle and the maintenance required when deciding upon which type of plants to grow.