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Question

Identify what each statement from the passage suggests about the author's attitude.
People can trust that there
are no harmful side effects
from the ingredients in
their food.
People need to submit a
petition to the government
asking for more research
about additives they are
concerned about.
It is important to take the
time to learn the chemical
makeup of foods before
eating them.
The presence of chemicals
in additives should not
be a cause for concern.
Passage Statement
Author's Attitude
Today, food and color
additives are more strictly
studied, regulated, and
monitored than at any
other time in history.
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In fact, every food we eat
is made up of chemical
compounds that determine
flavor, color, texture,
and nutrient value.

Answer 1

Based on the passage statements provided, here is how each statement corresponds to the author's attitude:

Passage Statement | Author's Attitude --- | --- Today, food and color additives are more strictly studied, regulated, and monitored than at any other time in history. | People can trust that there are no harmful side effects from the ingredients in their food. In fact, every food we eat is made up of chemical compounds that determine flavor, color, texture, and nutrient value. | The presence of chemicals in additives should not be a cause for concern.

The following statements do not correspond to the passage based on the indicated attitude:

• People need to submit a petition to the government asking for more research about additives they are concerned about.
• It is important to take the time to learn the chemical makeup of foods before eating them.