Continue reading about the Venus flytrap. Use the Close Reading and
the Hint to help you answer the question.
Close Reading
Find and underline the
sentence in this
paragraph that most
closely restates the
central idea you found
on page 4
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One of the most mysterious things about the Venus flytrap is
that scientists still don't understand how the trap closes. The
flytrap does not have the muscles, tendons, or nervous system
necessary for movement. Scientists guess that the trap might
close using some clectrical impulses and pressure changes. The
longer they study the Venus flytrap, the more likely scientists are
to discover how it functions. It should be no mystery, however,
why this unusual plant has captured the imaginations of so
many people.

Hint
Which choice best
represents what the
author wants readers to
take away from this text?
Circle the correct answer.

Which sentence from the paragraph best shows the text's central idea?

A "One of the most mysterious things about the Venus flytrap is that
scientists still don't understand how the trap closes."
B "The flytrap does not have the muscles, tendons, or nervous
system necessary for movement."
C "Scientists guess that the trap might close using some electrical
impulses and pressure changes."
D "It should be no mystery, however, why this unusual plant has
captured the imaginations of so many people."
Show Your Thinking
Explain how the answer you chose conveys the text's central idea.