Word Connections Lesson 21: What is the most expensive food?

What are the two examples of the most expensive foods discussed in the passage?

• White truffles and caviar

• Saffron and foie gras

• Kobe beef and lobster

• Beluga caviar and black truffles

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is highlighted as special treats for those who can afford them in the passage?

• White truffles and caviar

• Chocolate and vanilla

• Apples and oranges

• Pasta and rice

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Comprehending a text

What is the meaning of 'topping' in the context of the passage?

• A. Ingredient placed on top of a dish for added flavor

• B. Mixing different ingredients together

• C. Cooking food in an oven

• D. Serving food on a plate

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Understanding word meanings

What is the definition of caviar according to the passage?

• Fish eggs harvested from a special type of fish called a sturgeon

• A type of mushroom that grows near trees

• A type of white truffle found in the ocean

• A type of seaweed harvested from the ocean

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Understanding word meanings

Why are certain foods expensive?

• Due to their popularity among consumers

• Because of their rarity and difficulty in production

• As a result of being easy to grow and harvest

• Because they have a short shelf life

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Main ideas and supporting details