Question 10 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the paragraph about carbohydrates. It seems as if every modern diet plan includes an elimination of carbohydrates from one’s diet. "Carbs” are being shunned as everyone seeks out "low-carb” foods and diets. But not every carbohydrate is a cookie; not every "carb” should be rejected. Consider a healthy bowl of pasta and vegetables before a swim or a run. Pasta can provide athletes with energy and a feeling of fullness and satisfaction that might not come from vegetables alone. What is the controlling idea?
Answer
A
Athletes must increase their carbohydrate intake to improve performance.
B
Carbohydrates’ bad reputation ignores the benefits they can offer.
C
There are many dishes that pair healthy vegetables with pasta.
D
Many people seeking to lose weight eliminate carbohydrates from their diets.
Explanation
The paragraph acknowledges that many people avoid carbohydrates, but argues that not all carbohydrates should be rejected. It uses pasta as an example of a carbohydrate that can provide athletes with energy and satisfaction. Therefore, the controlling idea is that carbohydrates’ bad reputation overlooks their benefits.
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