FSA ELA 8th Grade Review

What was the author’s main purpose in writing this article?

• to describe the types of foods that are included in a

  low-fat diet

• to explain how a low-fat diet causes a human body to lose weight

• to inform readers of the benefits and drawbacks of a low-fat diet

• to persuade readers that a low-fat diet is not a healthy way to eat

Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to the last question?

• “Low-fat diets encourage people to reduce the amount of fat in their diets.”

• “Fortunately, new studies are causing many people to turn away from low-fat diets.”

• “Other experts argued that low-fat diets could still lower the risk of heart disease, especially if the people following these diets paid attention to the kinds of fats they were eating.”

• “Some people may continue on these diets because they have lost weight or feel their health has improved.”

Read this sentence from the article.

However, new research suggests that this diet is not as beneficial as it was once thought.

What is the purpose of this sentence in paragraph 1?

• It introduces the concept that low-fat diets are not as good as people thought.

• It explains why a low-fat diet is not healthy and wholesome to follow.

• It develops the concept that low-fat diets are the most nutritious diets to eat.

• It argues that following a low-fat diet is both difficult and costly.

In paragraphs 2 through 4, the author intends to show how low-fat diets can lead to unhealthy food choices. Which sentence from the passage best supports this statement?

• “Fat, in addition to protein and carbohydrates, is a substance the human body needs to work properly.“

• “These ‘bad’ fats can contribute to heart disease and other medical conditions.”

• “As the low-fat craze caught on, food manufacturers started developing all sorts of low-fat or fat-free foods.”

• “Cutting out superfoods because they are high in fat deprives people of their nutritional value.”

Read this sentence from the article.

For example, jelly beans are low in fat, but they contain empty calories and few vitamins.

Why does the author use the word “empty” in this sentence?

• to show that some low-fat foods provide little or no nutrition

• to explain why people choose to eat low-fat foods

• to provide examples of foods that contain healthy fats

• to explain which foods are the most nutritious

How does the information in paragraph 5 help to develop the key concept of the article?

• It explains why low-fat diets became popular over time.

• It provides information on the people who follow low-fat diets.

• It identifies the dietary restrictions people on low-fat diets face.

• It emphasizes the author’s point that low-fat diets have few health benefits.

Are you ready for the next article?

• Yes

• No

What does the author of “The Expert” mean when he says

that Katie is “all business”?

• Katie does not enjoy the hike through the woods.

• Katie spends all of her time working hard.

• Katie’s job is to lead the hike through the woods.

• Katie is very serious and acts like she is in charge.

In “The Expert,” what does the allusion to Alice in Wonderland suggest about Jim in paragraph 8?

• He does not want to follow Katie’s instructions.

• He believes that the woods are a magical place.

• He believes that the woods have hidden dangers.

• He is not convinced of Katie’s superior knowledge.

The sentence below is from the story “The Expert.”

“That’s pokeberry, and some botanists warn against eating the fruit.”

What does the word “botanists” mean in this sentence?

• plant scientists

• bird watchers

• magazine writers

• forest rangers