The fertility of the soil is improved.

The plant is supported by the stem.

The seeds are enclosed by the fruit.

That child really likes to be read to by her mother.

Some roots are used to reproduce the species.

I am so tired of being lectured to by my boss.

Water and minerals are absorbed by the tiny root hairs.

Being elected by my peers was a great thrill.

A fruit is defined by the botanist as a ripened ovary.

The aurora borealis can be observed in the early morning hours.

The first coat of primer paint is applied immediately after the acid rinse.

The policy had been written by a subcommittee on student behaviour.

Our solar system has nine major planets only one is known to have intelligent life.

Small quantities of several minerals are required by the human body.

The President was advised that certain members of Congress were being audited.

The unidentified victim was apparently struck during the early morning hours.

Pollen is transferred by wind and insects from one flower to another.

The power of absorption is increased by an increase in the number of root hairs.

The executive committee approved the new policy, and the calendar for next year's meetings was revised.

Although mass starvation as a result of global overcrowding has been incorrectly predicted for hundreds of years.