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OSAS ELA Grade 5 Practice Questions - Oregon Statewide Assessment System - English Language Arts, Grade 5 Exam

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Garden Project (1) Every Saturday, Devon helped his grandmother tend the community garden in their Salem neighborhood. One morning, he noticed the tomato plants in Plot 4 were drooping and yellow while the ones in Plot 9 stood tall and green. (2) 'Why are those sad?' Devon asked, pointing. (3) His grandmother knelt beside him. 'Soil, water, and sunlight, Devon. Every plant needs the right balance. We've been giving Plot 4 too much water and not enough sun.' (4) Together they transplanted the tomatoes to a sunnier spot and cut back the watering schedule. Within two weeks, the plants stood tall and green, and Devon grinned every time he walked past. Which statement best expresses the theme of the passage?
Correct Answer:
Patience and the right care can help living things thrive.

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