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Sweet Story of Sugar: From Plants to Candy

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 62

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Sugar is sweet and yummy! It comes from plants like sugar cane and beets. People squeeze juice from these plants and heat it to make sugar. Sugar is in lots of foods, like cookies and candies. But, too much sugar can make us unhealthy. It can cause tooth decay and make us gain weight. So, remember to eat sweet things in moderation!

Question 1

What plants is sugar derived from?

Tomatoes

Carrots

Sugar cane and beets

Explanation. Sugar is derived from sugar cane and beets, as mentioned in the passage.

Potatoes

Apples

Question 2

What can happen if we consume too much sugar?

We will grow taller

We can fly

It can cause tooth decay and weight gain

Explanation. The passage mentions that too much sugar consumption can lead to tooth decay and weight gain.

We will become stronger

We will become invisible

Question 3

What is the main idea of the text?

Sugar is bad for us

All plants produce sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and beets, and too much of it can be harmful

Explanation. The central idea of the text is that sugar is derived from plants like sugar cane and beets, and while it's in many foods and is tasty, consuming too much can lead to health problems.

We should always eat sugar

Sugar can make us fly

Question 4

What does the word 'moderation' mean in this context?

Loudly

Quickly

In large quantities

In small, balanced amounts

Explanation. In this context, 'moderation' means eating something in small, balanced amounts.

With excitement

Question 5

What process is used to make sugar from plants?

Freezing the juice

Sucking the juice with a straw

Squeezing the juice and heating it

Explanation. The passage mentions that sugar is made by squeezing juice from certain plants and then heating it.

Planting the juice

Painting the juice

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