Passage Excerpt:

“Carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet, but not all carbs are created equal. Simple carbohydrates, such as those found in candy and white bread, are digested quickly and can lead to spikes in blood sugar. Complex carbohydrates, like those in whole grains and vegetables, take longer to digest and provide a more sustained source of energy.”

Question 3:

Which TWO foods are examples of simple carbohydrates?

  1. Candy
  2. Whole grains
  3. White bread
  4. Vegetables
  5. Rice

Answer: A, C

Think Aloud Process:

  • Step 1: Identify the key focus of the question. The question asks for examples of “simple carbohydrates.” The term “simple carbohydrates” is what I scanned for.
  • Step 2: Locate the relevant text. The passage explicitly states, “Simple carbohydrates, such as those found in candy and white bread,” which provides a direct answer.
  • Step 3: Match the examples.

A (Candy) and C (White bread) are mentioned directly in the passage as examples of simple carbohydrates.

B, D, and E: These are either complex carbohydrates or not discussed in relation to simple carbohydrates.

Strategy Used:

  • Scanning for specific terminology: By focusing on “simple carbohydrates,” I was able to pinpoint the exact sentence that contained the information I needed.
  • Multiple answers: I remembered that the question required two answers, and I confirmed them by matching examples from the text.
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