Here are the correct answers for your questions:

1. C. planting

• The correct form is the gerund "planting" because it follows the verb "by."

1. C. Congratulations!

• "Congratulations!" is the appropriate response when someone shares good news about winning.

1. B. liked

• The sentence is in reported speech, so we use the past tense "liked."

1. A. community

• "Community" fits best as it refers to the people living in a specific area, and the sentence suggests diversity and interest in their characteristics.