TALLER DE COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA

Why is it surprising to learn that plants communicate?

• Because they grow very slowly

• Because they cannot move

• Because they don't have mouths or ears

• Because they don't like animals

What does a plant do when it's attacked by an insect?

• It moves to a new place

• It releases a smell to warn other plants

• It closes all its leaves

• It eats the insect

What is the main purpose of the warning smell a plant releases?

• To attract animals

• To clean the air

• To help nearby plants prepare for danger

• To smell nice

How do plants "talk" underground?

• By using worms

• By sending messages through tunnels

• By growing taller

• By connecting through fungi networks

Which of this best describes mycorrhizae?

• A type of insect that eats roots

• A group of tiny fungi that help plants connect

• A plant disease

• A type of fertilizer

What might happen to nearby plants when they receive a warning?

• They grow faster

• They become more colorful

• They change their leaves to protect themselves

• They stop growing

Why do scientists think plant communication is important?

• It makes gardens more beautiful

• It helps plants play games

• It helps plants survive and protect each other

• It allows them to make music

What can we infer about the plant's smell signals?

• They are only used at night

• They help plants attract bees

• They carry information to nearby plants

• They make the plant taste better

Why is plant communication "invisible to our eyes"?

• Because it happens too fast

• Because we are not paying attention

• Because it uses smells and underground signals

• Because plants whisper

What is the author's main purpose in this article?

• To explain how plants grow

• To show that plants are smarter than we think

• To teach us how to grow plants

• To warn us about insects