Colorful, Crazy Carrots

Why does the author use compare and contrast text structure in paragraph 1?

• To explain how carrots and humans are similar and different.

• To describe why all carrots are different and the same.

• To entertain the reader when reading about the topic of carrots.

• To make the reader believe that carrots are awesome.

In the part called "A Root Vegetable", how are the ideas presented?

• Paragraph 2 states a fact about carrots.

• Paragraph 2 explains the causes of carrots colors and then describes them.

• Paragraph 2 compares different color carrots together.

• Paragraph 2 asks a question about carrots.

In the section called, "Growing Great Carrots", the author says that it's easy to grow your own colorful carrots. How does the author support this idea?

• by providing the reasons for why all carrots are different colors.

• by telling your carrots should be ready to pick in 70 to 80 days.

• by telling how much water you need for the carrots.

• by explaining the steps you have to take to grow your own carrots.

PART A: As explained in paragraph 2, what is the result of the kind and amount of pigment found in carrots?

• Carrots can have different health benefits.

• Carrots can be different colors.

• Carrots have more genes than humans.

• Carrots are easy to grow.

PART B: What sentence from the article best supports the correct answer to Part A?

• No matter what color they are, all carrots are roots. (paragraph 1)

• People have about 20,500 genes, while a carrot has about 32,000. (paragraph 1)

• For one thing, they come in a crazy assortment of colors. (paragraph 1)

• A carrots color is due to a chemical called pigments. (paragraph 2)

What is the central idea of "Colorful, Crazy Carrots"? Use details from the article to support your answer.