Question

What is the author's purpose of this writing?

to inform

to entertain

to persuade
Question at position 2
2

Essay
6.6 points



Question at position 2
Name two perishable items.
Name two perishable items.








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Question at position 3
3

Multiple Choice
6.6 points



Question at position 3

If the trip is longer than how many minutes, you should bring a
cooler.

thirty minutes

twenty five minutes

fifteen minutes

ten minutes
Question at position 4
4

Multiple Choice
6.6 points



Question at position 4

How much fruit should you buy?

as much as you can eat in four to five days

as much as you want

a whole lot

just a little
Question at position 5
5

Multiple Choice
6.6 points



Question at position 5

How can you keep from wasting money on groceries?

Plan carefully and only buy as much as you know you can eat

Always put groceries in a cooler for the trip home.

eat everything

throwing it away
Question at position 6
6

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 6

Why is throwing away a perishable like throwing money in the
garbage?


because every time you throw something away you haven't eaten, you have wasted money.

because you eat too much

because it is not enough food
Question at position 7
7

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 7

What size fruits and vegetables should you pick?

medium-sized

largest

smallest

extra large fruits
Question at position 8
8

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 8

Milk needs to be kept cool

at all times

sometimes

most of the time

never
Question at position 9
9

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 9

When buying meats

look for clean packages

look for dirty packages

look for big packages

look for small packages
Question at position 10
10

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 10

what is the authors name that wrote this story?

Cathy Pearl

Beth A. Beutler

Sharon Walker

John Adam
Question at position 11
11

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 11
What does perishables mean?
What does perishables mean?








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Question at position 12
12

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 12

Check the _________ to make sure that the milk is fresh.

"sell by date"

package

color

code
Question at position 13
13

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 13

Uncooked meat like beef, chicken, or pork will only stay fresh for a ___________.

few days

a month

two weeks

a year
Question at position 14
14

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 14
Tell me one thing that you learned in this story?
Tell me one thing that you learned in this story?








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Question at position 15
15

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 15
Write a short summary of this story?
Write a short summary of this story?








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Answer 1

Here are likely answers for each question based on the passage topic about perishable groceries:

1. Author's purpose: to inform

2. Name two perishable items: milk and raw meat (or fruit and vegetables)

3. If the trip is longer than how many minutes, bring a cooler: thirty minutes

4. How much fruit should you buy?: as much as you can eat in four to five days

5. How can you keep from wasting money on groceries?: Plan carefully and only buy as much as you know you can eat

6. Why is throwing away a perishable like throwing money in the garbage?: because every time you throw something away you haven't eaten, you have wasted money.

7. What size fruits and vegetables should you pick?: medium-sized

8. Milk needs to be kept cool: at all times

9. When buying meats: look for clean packages

10. What is the author's name that wrote this story?: Beth A. Beutler (if the passage lists a different author, use that name)

11. What does perishables mean?: Foods that spoil or go bad quickly; items that must be kept refrigerated and used soon

12. Check the _________ to make sure that the milk is fresh.: "sell by date"

13. Uncooked meat like beef, chicken, or pork will only stay fresh for a _________.: few days

14. Tell me one thing that you learned in this story: Example answer — I learned to only buy as much perishable food as I can eat in 4–5 days so it doesn't go to waste.

15. Write a short summary of this story: Example summary — The story gives tips for buying and storing perishables: choose medium-sized produce, check sell-by dates, keep milk and meat cold, bring a cooler for long trips (about 30 minutes or more), and plan purchases so food doesn’t spoil and money isn’t wasted.

If you want, I can shorten any of the essay answers so they fit a required length.