Dandelions are a kind of weed found in North America. Although dandelions are unwelcome in gardens and on farms, weeds like this do provide some benefits. For example, they can be helpful to pollinators.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
Explanation
Context: The text briefly introduces that dandelions are a type of weed found in North America, often unwelcome in gardens. But despite being considered pests, they do provide some benefits — such as helping pollinators.
Answer: A) Some weeds can be beneficial.
Why? The very short passage establishes the negative reputation of dandelions (unwelcome as weeds) and then pivots to note their benefits (helping pollinators). A captures this simple main point: weeds can have benefits.
Traps:
- B) "A variety of plants grow in North America" → too broad; the passage is specifically about weeds and their potential benefits
- C) "Removing weeds is a pleasant task" → the opposite implication; weeds are described as unwelcome, making removal presumably unpleasant
- D) "Some gardening techniques may increase weed growth" → about cultivation practices; the passage is about weed benefits, not about how to cultivate more of them