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Comprehension Passage

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Read the passage below and answer questions 1 to 6

Nutrition is essential for a healthy life. A balanced diet includes proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Proteins help build and repair body tissues. Carbohydrates provide energy for daily activities.

Vitamins and minerals are needed in small amounts but play vital roles. Vitamin C helps fight infections while iron helps carry oxygen in the blood. Without proper nutrition, the body becomes weak and susceptible to diseases.

Many children in rural areas suffer from malnutrition because their families cannot afford a variety of foods. School feeding programmes have helped improve the health of many students. These programmes provide at least one nutritious meal per day.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    According to the passage, what do proteins help do?

    A. Fight diseases

    B. Give the body energy

    C. Build and repair body tissues

    D. Carry oxygen in blood

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  2. Question 2

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    The word 'essential' as used in the passage means:

    A. Not needed

    B. Difficult to find

    C. Expensive

    D. Very important

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  3. Question 3

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    Which vitamin helps fight infections?

    A. Vitamin B

    B. Vitamin D

    C. Vitamin A

    D. Vitamin C

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  4. Question 4

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    What is the main cause of malnutrition in rural areas?

    A. Inability to afford variety of foods

    B. Lack of clean water

    C. Living near hospitals

    D. Too many school programmes

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    A. Inability to afford variety of foods

  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    How have school feeding programmes helped?

    A. By building new schools

    B. By providing at least one nutritious meal per day

    C. By giving money to parents

    D. By teaching farming skills

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    B. By providing at least one nutritious meal per day

  6. Question 6

    1 mark

    The best title for this passage would be:

    A. School Feeding Programmes

    B. Rural Poverty in Africa

    C. The Importance of Good Nutrition

    D. Vitamins and Minerals

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