Question

Read the comprehension passage carefully and answer the following questions

There are over a quarter of a million plant species. Only 600 or so are carnivorous who call, attract and eat bugs. They live in bogs and places where the soil lacks

Which statement would the author most likely agree with? ( )
a. There are too many species of carnivorous plants.
b. There are too few plant species in the world.
c. Only a small number of plants are carnivorous.
d. A majority of plants are carnivorous.

Answer 1

The author would most likely agree that only a small number of plants are carnivorous, as they constitute a tiny fraction of the total number of plant species. The correct answer is option c.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the comprehension passage provided, the statement that the author would most likely agree with is c. Only a small number of plants are carnivorous. This is because the passage mentions that there are over a quarter of a million plant species, but only about 600 or so are carnivorous, which constitute a very small percentage of the total plant species. Carnivorous plants have evolved unique adaptations to obtain essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from their prey, due to the nutrient-poor conditions of their habitats such as bogs and swamps.