GB4 U13 TEST

There ___ widespread concern about genetically modified (GM) foods since they were introduced.

(a)  

• was

• has been

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

In 2006, farmers ​ (a)   252 million acres of GM crops in 22 countries.

• planted
• have planted

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

The scientist ​ (a)   the results of his researched at last week's conference.

• presented
• has presented

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

The variety of available GM foods ​ (a)   greatly over the last few years.

• has expanded
• expanded

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Government statements about the safety of GM foods ​ (a)   opposition to their use yet.

• have not reduced
• did not reduce

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Genetically modified ingredients have had changes introduced into their DNA.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Shoppers have been waiting for assurances about the safety of GM foods for a long time, but there are still many questions to answer.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Since the introduction of GM foods, scientists have done extensive researches on their health effects.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

The existence of genetically modified foods has forced people to consider the possibility of long-term side effects.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Since 2008, the magazine has been publishing three important articles about the possible dangers of GM foods.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2