Sweet Story of Sugar: From Plants to Candy
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
62
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?
A
Tomatoes
B
Carrots
C
Sugar cane and beets
Explanation. Sugar is derived from sugar cane and beets, as mentioned in the passage.
D
Potatoes
E
Apples
Question 2
What can happen if we consume too much sugar?
A
We will grow taller
B
We can fly
C
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.
D
We will become stronger
E
We will become invisible
Question 3
What is the main idea of the text?
A
Sugar is bad for us
B
All plants produce sugar
C
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.
D
We should always eat sugar
E
Sugar can make us fly
Question 4
What does the word 'moderation' mean in this context?
A
Loudly
B
Quickly
C
In large quantities
D
In small, balanced amounts
Explanation. In this context, 'moderation' means eating something in small, balanced amounts.
E
With excitement
Question 5
What process is used to make sugar from plants?
A
Freezing the juice
B
Sucking the juice with a straw
C
Squeezing the juice and heating it
Explanation. The passage mentions that sugar is made by squeezing juice from certain plants and then heating it.
D
Planting the juice
E
Painting the juice
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