Popcorn Fun Facts

A key detail that supports the main idea is:

• The oldest ears of popcorn ever found were 5,600 years old.

• Unpopped kernels are called old maids.

• Each kernel contains water.

Which statement from the text best shows that popcorn can still be popped after many years?

• Kernels can pop up to three feet in the air

• Ancient people also used popcorn as decorations much like we make strings of popcorn today.

• Archaeologists have discovered ancient popcorn so well-preserved that it could still be popped!

What is the main idea of the passage about popcorn?

• Popcorn is a popular snack enjoyed worldwide.

• Popcorn has a rich history and interesting facts.

• Popcorn is easy to make at home.

• Popcorn is a healthy snack option.

Which word best describes the texture of popcorn when it is freshly popped?

• Crunchy

• Soft

• Chewy

• Slimy

What is the grammatical function of the word 'popped' in the sentence: 'The popcorn popped loudly in the microwave'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Choose the correct sentence structure:

• Popcorn, a snack loved by many, is made from corn.

• Popcorn a snack loved by many is made from corn.

• Popcorn, a snack loved by many is made from corn.

• Popcorn a snack, loved by many, is made from corn.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'popcorn' as a metaphor?

• The popcorn was buttery and delicious.

• Her ideas were like popcorn, popping up one after another.

• We ate popcorn while watching the movie.

• Popcorn is made from a special type of corn.

What is the synonym of 'kernel' in the context of popcorn?

• Seed

• Shell

• Pod

• Grain

Identify the literary device used in the sentence: 'The popcorn danced in the microwave.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph about popcorn's history?

• Popcorn has been a popular snack for centuries.

• Popcorn was discovered in the 20th century.

• Popcorn is only popular in the United States.

• Popcorn is a modern invention.