FAST Prep. Expository, Antonyms U5 W1-2

1.Based on the information in the selection “Tradition with a Twist,” what can the reader conclude about Sigrid Ahoauson and Valerie Vinkapon?

• They live near each other in the same country.

• They use many flavors to make desserts.

• They are interested in more than just how their food tastes.

• They hear praise about their dishes from different parts of the world.

2.What is the central idea of the selection “Tradition with a Twist”?

• Trying traditional food from different countries is important.

• Helping people keep traditions in your community feels good.

• New versions of traditional dishes should be valued.

• Traditions can teach people how to be successful when they cook.

3.What is the message the author expresses in the selection “Tradition with a Twist”?

• Children should be taught to make old dishes.

• Very few people can make old dishes correctly.

• People respect old dishes even when they change them.

• Old dishes should be made by the community.

4.What is most likely the author’s purpose for presenting the information in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the selection “Tradition with a Twist” in a cause-and-effect structure?

Select TWO correct answers.

• To make people think about where they buy their food

• To explain how change can benefit people

• To describe the easiest way to change traditional dishes

• To show that change can cause people to think differently

• To tell how to use recipes from the Internet

5. 5.Read this sentence from the passage.

“Some changes to cooking techniques make cooking more convenient.” (paragraph 1)

What is an antonym for the word convenient?

• helpful

• easy

• difficult

• useful

6.Read this sentence from the passage.

“When this information is shared, people come up with new ideas for old dishes.” (paragraph 2)

What is an antonym for the word new?

• recent

• modern

• fresh

• old

7.Read this sentence from the passage.

“Chefs like Vinkapon use traditional ingredients.” (paragraph 4)

What is an antonym for the word traditional?

• historic

• modern

• cultural

• familiar

8.Read this sentence from the passage.

“With these restaurants, people spend more on local communities.” (paragraph 4)

What is an antonym for the word local?

• international

• nearby

• close

• small

9.Read this sentence from the passage.

“But she pushes through the doubts.” (paragraph 5)

What is an antonym for the word doubts?

• worries

• confidence

• questions

• fears

10.Read this sentence from the passage.

“She sees the positive change that her restaurant is making.” (paragraph 5)

What is an antonym for the word positive?

• hopeful

• helpful

• negative

• exciting