WorksheetsAre Dandelions Edible?
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
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1.
1. Part A - What does the word, “edible” mean?
a)
Able to correct or improve upon.
b)
Fit to be eaten, especially by humans.
c)
Containing plenty of nutrients.
d)
Located outside, especially in a garden.
2.
2. Part B – Which sentence from Paragraph 1 contains context clues for the word, “edible”?
a)
Are dandelions edible?
b)
The answer is a resounding “yes”!
c)
Not only are you able to eat them, but they are also filled with nutrients.
d)
Dandelions are a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, folate, calcium, and potassium.
3.
3. Use check marks to select THREE facts about antioxidants.
a)
They help prevent the process of oxidation.
b)
They protect your body against free radicals.
c)
They can slow down the aging process.
d)
They are found in plants, but not fruits.
e)
Most people do not have antioxidants in their diets.
4.
4. Use check marks to select THREE nutritional benefits of dandelions.
a)
Lowers blood pressure.
b)
Increases inflammation.
c)
Are rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
d)
Decreases inflammation.
e)
Eliminates potassium.
5.
5. “One of the easiest ways to integrate dandelions into your diet is by adding them to salads.”
What does the word, “integrate” mean from Paragraph 6?
a)
To unite or join
b)
To grill or bake
c)
To make pleasant tasting
d)
To add nutrients
6.
6. Which is a negative feature about dandelions from Paragraph 6?
a)
They take a long time to cook.
b)
They taste bitter.
c)
It costs a lot of money to make them taste good.
d)
They are hard to find.
7.
7. How are the headings in this passage beneficial?
a)
They teach the reader how to bake dandelions.
b)
They provide a catchy title for the passage.
c)
All of them focus on the negative effects of dandelions.
d)
They help the reader find information quickly.
8.
8. Which is the BEST way to prepare dandelion flowers?
a)
Roast them and add them to coffee.
b)
Dry them out and add them to tea.
c)
Boil them and add them to salad.
d)
Bake them and add them to vegetables.
9.
9. Which is the BEST way to prepare dandelion roots?
a)
Roast them and add them to coffee.
b)
Dry them out and add them to tea.
c)
Boil them and add them to salad.
d)
Bake them and add them to vegetables.
10.
10. “There are a number of factors to keep in mind when harvesting wild dandelions.”
What does the word, “harvesting” mean from Paragraph 9?
a)
cooking
b)
separating
c)
collecting
d)
decorating
11.
11. Which is the purpose of the passage?
a)
To persuade readers not to use chemicals on dandelions.
b)
To compare and contrast dandelions to other flowers.
c)
To debate whether or not dandelions are edible.
d)
To share information about dandelions.
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12. "Dandelions" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Use check marks for all that apply to this passage.
a)
Fiction
b)
Non-Fiction
c)
Nature Topic
d)
Poem
e)
Science Article
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13. "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Use check marks for all that apply to this passage.
a)
Fiction
b)
Non-Fiction
c)
Nature Topic
d)
Poem
e)
Science Article
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14. "Are Dandelions Edible?"
Use check marks for all that apply to this passage.
a)
Fiction
b)
Non-Fiction
c)
Nature Topic
d)
Poem
e)
Science Article
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