Question

Read the passage.

[1] It is important to repot plants to maintain healthy growth. [2] First, check whether the plant has grown too large for its current pot. [3] If so, remove the plant and gently shake loose as much of the soil as possible, leaving the roots intact and exposed. [4] Rinse the roots by soaking them thoroughly. [5] Next, fill the new pot with layers of perlite (for drainage), manure (for fertilization), sand, and garden soil. [6] Make sure to find a new pot that is big enough to allow for future growth. [7] Make a hollow in the potting mixture and tuck in the plant. [8] Add more soil around the plant, then water it generously. [9] Place it in a spot with the correct amount of sun exposure, and watch it thrive!

How could the error in this set of instructions be resolved?

by rearranging the steps so they are in sequential order
by adding multiple drawings that show how the roots should look when rinsed and how the plant should look when it is repotted correctly
by revising sentence 2 to read, “Check to see whether the plant has grown too large for its pot by measuring the space between it and the rim.”
by including measurements for each type of potting material

Answer 1

by rearranging the steps so they are in sequential order

Explanation: step 6 (choose/find the new pot) should come before step 5 (fill the new pot), so reordering fixes the logical error in the instructions.