7th Grade Reading Comprehension - The Spice That Ignited the World
7 Questions
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
1
Which sentence or phrase from the text best identifies the central idea?
2
The author states that capsaicin helps the chili pepper plant survive and spread its seeds. Which two sentences from the text best support this statement?
3
PART A: What do the details about modern chili and capsaicin uses in the final paragraph reveal about the modern chili industry?
4
PART B: Which sentence from the final paragraph best supports the answer to Part A?
5
Read the sentence.
6
How does the first paragraph about wild pepper plants and Indigenous farmers affect the presentation of information in the text?
7
What conclusion can be drawn about the interaction between the global spread of chilies and their practical benefits?