Paired Passage 1 : Popcorn

"Popcorn"

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• To suggest that popcorn has been around a long time

• To show that people prefer popcorn over chocolate

• To show the history of popcorn

• To suggest that popcorn is a healthy snack

"Popcorn"

Which sentences from the selection suggests why popcorn is a popular snack? Select TWO correct answers.

• But then, a theatre owner installed popcorn makers and started selling bags.

  (paragraph 4)

• In the early days of movie theatres, people would bring their own popcorn. (paragraph 4)

• The kernels had to be popped over the stove in a pot.

  (paragraph 5)

• In 1981, popcorn bags for the microwave were sold, so this made the snack even more popular.

  (paragraph 5)

• Popcorn is not just a delicious snack, it has a long history, too.

  (paragraph 2)

"Popcorn"

Which text feature helps the reader learn more about how popcorn became a popular snack?

• The History

• Five Cents a Bag

• Early Days

• The Favorite

"Popcorn"

What idea from the selection does the author best support by including the picture?

• Not all movie lovers like popcorn.

• More people watched movies when they made popcorn.

• Popcorn makes a great movie watching snack.

• All theatres need to make popcorn.

Which means the opposite of changed in paragraph 5?

• created

• abandoned

• replaced

• stays the same

Which sentence from paragraph 5 helps the reader learn more about how popcorn has changed?

• "No more messes on the stove, and no more popcorn makers."

• "It can be made sweet, it can stay salty, or just plain."

• "The snack food business has changed over the years."

• "The kernels had to be popped over the stove in a pot."

Where should the reader look for information on what kind of snacks are popular?

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 1