Garbage Can Teach Us a Lot About Food Waste

What is the main theme of the article 'Garbage Can Teach Us a Lot About Food Waste'?

• The importance of recycling

• The impact of food waste on the environment

• The history of garbage disposal

• The benefits of composting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following words best describes the tone of the article?

• Humorous

• Informative

• Sarcastic

• Melancholic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the primary purpose of the article 'Garbage Can Teach Us a Lot About Food Waste'?

• To entertain readers with funny stories about garbage

• To inform readers about the consequences of food waste

• To persuade readers to stop eating certain foods

• To describe the history of garbage collection

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which sentence from the article best supports the idea that food waste is a significant problem?

• 'Garbage is something we all produce.'

• 'Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.'

• 'Recycling is important for the environment.'

• 'Many people don't think about their trash.'

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word 'decompose' mean as used in the context of the article?

• To break down into simpler substances

• To compose music

• To arrange in a particular order

• To build up

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Garbage is a mirror reflecting our habits'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the effect of using statistics in the article 'Garbage Can Teach Us a Lot About Food Waste'?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide evidence and support claims

• To entertain the reader

• To create a sense of urgency

How does the author suggest individuals can reduce food waste?

• By buying more packaged foods

• By composting and planning meals

• By ignoring expiration dates

• By eating out more often

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is a synonym for 'waste' as used in the article?

• Conserve

• Discard

• Preserve

• Utilize

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What grammatical error is present in the sentence: 'Each person throw away too much food'?

• Subject-verb agreement

• Incorrect tense

• Misplaced modifier

• Pronoun-antecedent agreement

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A