GM, or genetically modified, foods are produced from plants or animals that contain genes of other organisms. Scientists create these plants and animals through genetic engineering. In this process, they take the genes from one organism, like bacteria, and insert them into the genetic makeup of another organism, like a tomato or corn. In doing so, they can add a desired trait, like the ability to drive away pests, into the genetic code of the plant. Supporters claim that GM foods are the answer to the world’s hunger crises and environmental issues. However, more research is needed to determine the health and environmental safety risks of GM foods. Some food rights and environmental groups recommend the labeling of GM foods so that people can choose whether or not to consume these foods.

Question

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Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs.
Match the excerpts from the passage to the correct classification.
to consume these foods
scientists create these plants and animals through genetic engineering
so that people can choose whether or not to consume these foods
the labeling of GM foods
Infinitive Phrase
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Gerund Phrase
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Dependent Clause
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Independent Clause
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Answer 1

Here are the correct pairings based on the classifications:

1. Infinitive Phrase: to consume these foods
2. Gerund Phrase: the labeling of GM foods
3. Dependent Clause: so that people can choose whether or not to consume these foods
4. Independent Clause: scientists create these plants and animals through genetic engineering

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