Sunlight in the Garden — Reading Comprehension

Once there was a busy garden, full of colorful flowers, tall green plants, and even some juicy tomatoes. But how did all these plants get so lively and grow so well? They didn't do it all by themselves!

Every morning, the plants eagerly waited for the sunlight. The sun is like a giant power source for plants. Its bright rays hit their leaves, and the leaves use this light to make special plant food. This food helps the plants get bigger, grow strong stems, and even make beautiful flowers and tasty fruits. If the sun hid behind clouds for too long, or if a plant was in a dark corner, it would struggle to make enough food and would look sad and weak.

The plants also listened for the sound of 

, or waited for the garden hose to spray. Water is super important for plants, almost like a drink that carries good things all through their bodies. Water helps move the food the leaves make to all parts of the plant. It also keeps the plant from wilting, making its leaves stand up tall and firm. Without enough water, even a plant in the sunniest spot would dry up and turn brown.

So, the plants in the garden are interdependent with the sun and the rain. They depend on them to live and grow. And guess what? Other living things depend on the plants! Bees visit the flowers for nectar, birds eat the seeds, and people enjoy the fresh vegetables. It's a wonderful ecosystem where everything works together!

What filled the busy garden in the story?

What is described as a "giant power source" for plants?

What do leaves use sunlight to make?

What happens to a plant if it's in a dark corner?

What does water help to carry through the plant's body?

What is the main idea of this passage?

What does "interdependent" mean for the plants in the garden?

Which of these animals is mentioned as depending on the plants?