Candy Corn: Then and Now

1. Based on the information in paragraph 4, what can the reader infer about candy corn?

• It was not originally created as a Halloween candy.

• At first it was made as a food for chickens.

• It took a long time for the inventor to come up with the idea for the candy.

• The original colors were not orange, yellow, and white.

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What can the reader tell about the article “Candy Corn: Then and Now” based on its title?

• The article will most likely describe how candy corn tastes.

• The article will most likely explain how candy corn was invented.

• The article will most likely explain the answer to a problem.

• The article will most likely offer many places to buy candy corn.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

Based on information in this sentence, the reader can conclude that candy corn is—

• unpopular

• heavy compared to other types of candy

• eaten mostly by children

• easy to manufacture

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The photograph of the candy corn punch and the information in paragraphs 9, 10, and 11 best support the idea that candy corn—

• can be used in creative ways in recipes

• is difficult to use in recipes

• tastes better when used in recipes

• is available for many different holidays

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The author includes paragraph 8 in the selection most likely to—

• describe different flavors of candy corn

• share ideas people have for cooking with candy corn

• persuade people to buy more candy corn

• show how popular candy corn has become

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Read these sentences from paragraph 12.

What is the most likely reason the author repeats the word “second”?

• to make sure the reader understands the information

• to show that the information proves a point about the popularity of candy corn

• to make the information easier to remember

• to help the reader understand that the information should be shouted when read

The photograph and caption next to paragraphs 9, 10, and 11 are included in the selection to show—

• how candy corn can be used in a recipe

• that candy corn comes in a variety of colors

• how popular candy corn is

• that candy corn is available for different holidays

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. Read this sentence from paragraph 3. Based on information in this sentence, the reader can conclude that candy corn--

• should be eaten as soon as the package is opened

• can be eaten in small amounts at a time and then the rest saved for later

• contains a variety of ingredients

• should not be eaten in large amounts at once

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Which sentence from the article supports the idea that candy corn is popular?

• If unopened, packaged candy corn will last about nine months.

• The day before Halloween, October 30, is National Candy Corn Day.

• Candy corn poke cake is easy to make.

• Some people love candy corn and some people absolutely hate it.

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