Food Desert Article in Common Lit
PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

A
“Living one mile away from a grocery store may not seem very far, but in urban areas where many families, especially low-income families, do not own a vehicle, a one-mile hike to and from the grocery store rarely makes sense.” ( Paragraph 2)
B
“Those who do not have access to plant-based, nutrient-rich foods are much more likely to suffer from obesity, heart disease, and type-2 diabetes.” ( Paragraph 5)
C
“Moreover, buying packaged foods is actually more expensive overall. Vegetables are actually cheaper per calorie than fast food, but the up-front costs are higher.” ( Paragraph 6)
D
“While the solutions to food deserts around the country have been highly innovative in the last several years, it is important to note that food deserts are not the main factor in unhealthy eating habits and obesity.” ( Paragraph 13)

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.