Question

sometimes art can be created using the simplest materials. an example of this is pressed flower art, which is made by flattening and drying flowers. once the flowers are dried, they are beautifully arranged and displayed in vibrant bouquets. the process and tools are simple, but this form of art requires a lot of patience.
when picking flowers to press, you should look for a mix of sizes, shapes, and colors. the more variety in plants, the more you can experiment with different arrangements. it is not necessary to collect rare or unusual flowers, however. common weeds, like dandelions, can make beautiful pressed flower art. this means that flowers can be collected from a garden, a field, or a flower shop. but if you are pressing a freshly picked flower, make sure that it is dry. water droplets can ruin the drying process.
once the flowers are chosen, the next step is to flatten and dry them. the only supplies you need for this step are heavy books, thick paper, and possibly rubber bands. to prepare, fold the paper in half and gently lay the flowers inside. during this step, pay careful attention to the petals, making sure that each one is proudly on display. next, place the paper inside a heavy book. you may find it necessary to use a rubber band, or other books, to apply more pressure. there must be enough weight to flatten the flower. then let the flowers dry for at least two weeks.
after enough time has passed, carefully remove the fragile flowers from the book. then you can choose or create a background to put the flowers on. next, use glue to adhere each flower to the background. once the glue is dry, the pressed flower art is ready to display.
based on the text, what should you do when collecting flowers for pressed flower art? select all that apply.
clean the flowers with soap.
avoid using wet flowers.
avoid using common weeds.
use different kinds of flowers.

Explanation:

The text mentions that when collecting flowers for pressed flower art, you should look for a mix of sizes, shapes, and colors (so use different kinds of flowers). It also says "if you are pressing a freshly picked flower, make sure that it is dry. Water droplets can ruin the drying process" (so avoid using wet flowers). There is no mention of cleaning with soap. And it says common weeds like dandelions can make beautiful art, so we don't avoid common weeds.

Answer:

B. Avoid using wet flowers.
D. Use different kinds of flowers.