ENGLISH: Comprehension
Read the following poem and answer the questions below.

Our Food Groups

Into six main groups our food is divided
They must be eaten in the correct portion we are reminded.
Our rice, flour and yams form a part of our staples
Some foods come straight from the farm and onto our tables.
The legumes and beans are protein rich
Their consumption we should not never ditch.
Fruits and vegetables are two groups we often combine
They are rich in vitamins and minerals you will find.
Meat from the animals, oh we love to eat that
It is rich in protein and also in fat.
Avocados and butter are rich sources of fats and oil
If not refrigerated, some foods will definitely spoil.

  1. How many food groups are present?
  2. What is the rule about eating from the food groups?
  3. Give three examples of staples.
  4. Where do most staples come from?
  5. Which two food groups are sometimes put together?
  6. Which two nutrients do fruits and vegetables provide?
  7. Which two nutrients can be found in food from animals?
  8. Identify a word that rhymes with fat in the poem.
  9. Which fruit in the poem is a rich source of fats and oils?
  10. What will happen to some food if they are not stored in a cool place?
Carlong Revision Guide for Junior English: (Pages 290-334)