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Luis planted sunflower seeds in April. By July the plants were taller than he was, and by August each one had a flower as wide as a dinner plate.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. Luis's sunflowers grew very tall and produced large flowers over the summer.Correct
  2. B. Luis does not like sunflowers.
  3. C. Sunflowers should be planted in August.
  4. D. Luis is taller than most people.

Answer: A. Luis's sunflowers grew very tall and produced large flowers over the summer.

From seeds in April to huge flowers by August.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Luis does not like sunflowers.
Not suggested.
C. Sunflowers should be planted in August.
He planted in April.
D. Luis is taller than most people.
Not stated.

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