Composting is a process that allows organic matter to be
recycled. Organic matter is material that comes from once-living
organisms. It includes items like food scraps, plants, and grass
cuttings. Through the natural process of composting, organic
matter is broken down and changed into a rich, dark soil. The soil is loaded with nutrients, so it helps grass and plants to grow. It can be spread in the garden or yard.

As recycling has become the norm for American households.
widespread composting is the next logical step. Every household
should have a composter. Composters used to be large, expensive, and difficult to operate, but they are now much smaller and more affordable. They are designed to fit into small spaces, like garbage cans. They can be used by people who don't have a lot of experience with composting.

Best of all, composting helps people and the environment.
People who compost can stop worrying about wasting food. They
can avoid sending garbage to the landfill. Plus, they can use the
compost to make the area outside the home much healthier. If they
have a garden, the food they grow will be even more nutritious to
eat.


Part A
What is the author's main argument?

1. Composters offer an affordable way to start a garden.

2. Composters will help families avoid throwing food away.

3. Composters should be in every house in the community.


Part B
Which sentence from the passage best develops the correct
argument from Part A?

1. "Composting is a process that allows organic matter to be
recycled." (Paragraph 1)

2. "As recycling has become the norm for American
households, widespread composting is the next logical
step." (Paragraph 2)

3. "If they have a garden, the food they grow will be even
more nutritious to eat." (Paragraph 3)