Read the excerpt from a speech on the benefits of eating organic versus conventionally grown foods.

Question

I want my food to be real food. I don't want my only option of nourishment to be chemicals disguised as food. Chemicals that could one day poison my body and lead me down a path of obesity and disease. And I want organic options to be affordably priced so everyone can afford to eat healthy. I believe that these are attainable goals if more people see the value in organic food.

Which words from the passage have negative connotations that support the author's point? Select three options.

“affordably”
“chemicals”
“disease”
“obesity”
“attainable”

Answer 1

The three options from the passage that have negative connotations and support the author's point are:

1. “chemicals”
2. “disease”
3. “obesity”

These words evoke negative feelings and associations, reinforcing the author's argument against conventionally grown foods.