WorksheetsWhy Are These Chips So Delicious?
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
My grandma makes her own orange _________________ by removing the oil from orange peels.
intricacy
drastic
extract
The veterinarians took _______________ measures to save my cat’s life. Happily, their extreme efforts saved Fuzzywig!
bland
delectable
concoct
drastic
The salsa was________________—it was very spicy and full of flavor. Yum!
bland
scrumptious
concoct
Which word has a similar meaning to the word:
intricacy
simple
complex
destructive
scary
Which word has a similar meaning to the word:
concoct
play
say
throw
make
Which words have a similar meaning as the word:
drastic
easy/simple
major/severe
scary/horrific
joyful/jubilant
Which word has a similar meaning as the word:
delectable
selectable
delicious
delete
correctable
What statement BEST describes how the author structures the section “Prized Treasures”?
The author explains why processed foods lack flavor.
The author provides a chronological account of the rise of the modern flavor industry.
The author compares the flavor industry in America with the global flavor industry.
The author explains how the modern flavor industry came to be and what effect it has had on our health
Which statement CANNOT be supported by information in the article?
Flavor companies can make a lot of money.
Creating an artificial flavor can be a complex process.
Most people do not like processed food.
Food flavorists work to make food taste good.
What flavor is NOT mentioned in the article as a flavor that scientists have been concocting?
Lip smacking berry flavor
Delicious cookies n cream flavor
Chipotle Flavored
Mouthwatering chili-cheese flavor
According to the author, what new “technology” came along to change everything?
Computer
Processing
Internet
Television
What is the major problem with processing foods?
It kills the flavor of the food
It makes the food spoil quickly
It creates unexpected flavors
It makes food taste delicious
What is a major part of a flavorists job?
To make the foods cheap to buy.
To transform the foods into something never seen before.
To add flavor to a food.
To destroy the original flavor of a food.
The author refers to a “slimy pink blob” in the article. What is she talking about?
Slime in your food
Your tongue
The fluids in your stomach
Your brain when encountering new flavors
What would be the Central Idea of this article?
“Perfecting a new flavor may take years, but if successful, it can bring in millions.”
“Food that has been processed has been frozen, canned, or treated with chemicals called preservatives that keep it fresh on store shelves.”
“They (Flavorists) scour the globe for inspiration, bringing new tastes to America.”
“Many of the foods we love the most are the least healthy.”
Which flavor is not detectable by your tongue?
umami
sweet
salty
buttery
bitter
