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Why Are These Chips So Delicious?

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My grandma makes her own orange _________________ by removing the oil from orange peels.

a)

intricacy

b)

drastic

c)

extract

2.

The veterinarians took _______________ measures to save my cat’s life. Happily, their extreme efforts saved Fuzzywig!

a)

bland

b)

delectable

c)

concoct

d)

drastic

3.

The salsa was________________—it was very spicy and full of flavor. Yum!

a)

bland

b)

scrumptious

c)

concoct

4.

Which word has a similar meaning to the word:


intricacy

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

destructive

d)

scary

5.

Which word has a similar meaning to the word:


concoct

a)

play

b)

say

c)

throw

d)

make

6.

Which words have a similar meaning as the word:


drastic

a)

easy/simple

b)

major/severe

c)

scary/horrific

d)

joyful/jubilant

7.

Which word has a similar meaning as the word:


delectable

a)

selectable

b)

delicious

c)

delete

d)

correctable

8.

What statement BEST describes how the author structures the section “Prized Treasures”?

a)

The author explains why processed foods lack flavor.

b)

The author provides a chronological account of the rise of the modern flavor industry.

c)

The author compares the flavor industry in America with the global flavor industry.

d)

The author explains how the modern flavor industry came to be and what effect it has had on our health

9.

Which statement CANNOT be supported by information in the article?

a)

Flavor companies can make a lot of money.

b)

Creating an artificial flavor can be a complex process.

c)

Most people do not like processed food.

d)

Food flavorists work to make food taste good.

10.

What flavor is NOT mentioned in the article as a flavor that scientists have been concocting?

a)

Lip smacking berry flavor

b)

Delicious cookies n cream flavor

c)

Chipotle Flavored

d)

Mouthwatering chili-cheese flavor

11.

According to the author, what new “technology” came along to change everything?

a)

Computer

b)

Processing

c)

Internet

d)

Television

12.

What is the major problem with processing foods?

a)

It kills the flavor of the food

b)

It makes the food spoil quickly

c)

It creates unexpected flavors

d)

It makes food taste delicious

13.

What is a major part of a flavorists job?

a)

To make the foods cheap to buy.

b)

To transform the foods into something never seen before.

c)

To add flavor to a food.

d)

To destroy the original flavor of a food.

14.

The author refers to a “slimy pink blob” in the article. What is she talking about?

a)

Slime in your food

b)

Your tongue

c)

The fluids in your stomach

d)

Your brain when encountering new flavors

15.

What would be the Central Idea of this article?

a)

“Perfecting a new flavor may take years, but if successful, it can bring in millions.”

b)

“Food that has been processed has been frozen, canned, or treated with chemicals called preservatives that keep it fresh on store shelves.”

c)

“They (Flavorists) scour the globe for inspiration, bringing new tastes to America.”

d)

“Many of the foods we love the most are the least healthy.”

16.

Which flavor is not detectable by your tongue?

a)

umami

b)

sweet

c)

salty

d)

buttery

e)

bitter