Leaves help the plant make food. Leaves help the plant absorb water. Leaves help the plant stand upright. Leaves help the plant make seeds.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Randall is picking lettuce from his garden for dinner. His mother told him to leave some leaves on each plant. Why is it important to leave some leaves on the plant?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- Leaves help the plant make food.
- Leaves help the plant absorb water.
- Leaves help the plant stand upright.
- Leaves help the plant make seeds.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

Leaves help the plant make food.