Tasty Tex-Mex

How does the author support the idea that Tex-Mex foods are delicious?

• By describing the origins of Tex-Mex foods

• By detailing how popular Tex-Mex foods have been changed

• By listing the variety of foods available at Tex-Mex resaurants

• By explaining the ingredients in popular Tex-Mex foods

Based on the text, what conclusions can readers draw about people who dine at Tex-Mex restaurants in America?

• They believe they are eating traditional Mexican food.

• They are adventurous with the types of food they try.

• They enjoy the food that the restaurants serve.

• They can tell the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican foods.

• They want to learn how to make Mexican food at home.

What do the details in paragraph 2 explain about the origins of Tex-Mex food?

• Tex-Mex food was created in restaurants in Texas.

• Tex-Mex food was developed when America was a new country.

• Tex-Mex food combined the culture of two groups.

• Tex-Mex food used ingredients often used in Mexico.

Which sentence from the text best shows that food from Mexico changes depending on your location in the country?

• When America was still young, settlers traveled to Texas, which was a part of Mexico. (Paragraph 2)

• One key fact to remember is that Mexico is a large country (paragraph 3)

• Every region has its food specialties (paragraph 3)

• It is important to remember that we often consider Tex-Mex to be "Mexican" food. (paragraph 3)

Why does the author use bullets in the "Differences" section?

• To emphasize the most popular Mexican food that are now considered Tex-Mex.

• To detail the steps for making a variety of Tex-Mex foods.

• To give importance to Tex-Mex foods that all Americans enjoy.

• To highlight Tex-Mex foods that have been changed from authentic Mexican foods.

Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu. The author uses italics in paragraphs 1, 4, and 6 to

• stress supporting facts.

• shorten a phrase.

• indicate foreign words.

What is the most likely reason the author uses the word "inspired" in the last paragraph?

• To stress the fact that the motivation for Tex-Mex food comes from a creative spirit

• To strengthen the detail that Tex-Mex food uses a variety of ingredients

• To emphasize the point that Tex-Mex was created as a result of people experiencing foods from Mexico.

• To confirm the idea that Tex-Mex food copies traditional Mexican recipes.

Which word in paragraph 2 helps the reader determine the meaning of the word preferences.

• experienced

• liking

• ingredients

• resulted