A New Kind of Corn Vocab and Comprhension Quiz

What does the word prevalent mean?

• mild

• random

• unpopular

• widespread

Which of the following is NOT an example of a person’s characteristics?

• daring

• mother

• tall

• young

Which of these professionals works with agriculture?

• farmer

• nurse

• teacher

• salesperson

Which definition means the OPPOSITE of disagrees?

• sees eye to eye

• takes pleasure in

• differs in opinion

• researches to fi nd an answer

What does the word advancements mean?

• keeping

• improvements

• observations

• worsening

Which of the following sentences is an example of concerns someone might have at lunchtime?

• I would like to have broccoli instead of fries.

• I wonder if my chicken is cooked all the way.

• I have never ordered something I did not like.

• I ordered a salad with the dressing on the side.

Which word means almost the SAME thing as resistance?

• opposition

• praise

• support

• trust

What does the word inherit mean?

• to ask for help

• to give as a gift

• to purchase at a store

• to receive from an ancestor

How do scientists make Bt corn?

• They inject poison into the corn.

• They add a sweetener to the corn.

• They change the genetic code of corn.

• They add an insect repellent to the corn.

What does Bt corn produce that kills insects?

• bacteria

• genes

• poison

• sweetner