Learn to Love your Greens

'Knock Knock! Who's there? Philp. Philip who? Philip the basket with vegetables, please.' What technique does writer use for this subtitle?

• statistic

• alliteration

• rhetorical question

• pun

'Most of you would not fill up on the great green stuff.' What technique does the writer use in describing this 'stuff'? (Paragraph 1)

• oxymoron

• pun

• alliteration

• irony

'... but you could be an unknowing victim...' (paragraph 2)

What is another word for 'unknowing'?

• unsuspecting

• unknowledgeable

• unkind

• unorthodox

'... veggies may be too bland for you.' (paragraph 4)

Which of the following words is not a synonym for 'bland'?

• unknown

• dull

• insipid

• tasteless

Why do veggies taste bitter? (2nd column, 2nd paragraph)

• They have iron, vitamins and minerals.

• They are toxic.

• They are green.

• They have calcium content and other organic compounds.

How can one overcome the instinct to reject veggies? (2nd column, paragraph 3)

• With a little dose of insanity

• With a little determination

• By immersing oneself with positive vibes

• By gorging oneself endlessly

What evidence is there to prove the veggies are good for a person? (2nd column, paragraph 7)

• scientific evidence

• personal testimony

• second opinion

• historical evidence

What are the benefits of eating veggies?

• flabby arms

• easy defecation

• fall sick easily

• better appetite

Why do older people enjoy bitter food like dark chocolate and coffee? (2nd column, 1st paragraph)

• When one matures, one's taste buds become senseless.

• When one grows up, one becomes more adventurous.

• When one grows older, one's taste buds are fewer.

• When one matures, one's taste buds grow less sensitive.

'... if you have a super sweet tooth...' (paragraph 5)

What does the phrase 'sweet tooth' mean?

• It means the person loves to eat sweet things.

• It means the person is a sweet person.

• It means the person has a wobbly tooth.

• It means the person has a decayed tooth.