The Ugly
Vegetables
Fruits versus Vegetables
A vegetable is: a plant cultivated for an edible part, such as the root of the beet, the leaf
of spinach, or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower or the edible part of such a
plant or a member of the vegetable kingdom- a plant.
A fruit is developed from a part in the base of the flower (in a plant) and contain the
seeds of the plant.
The confusion comes from cooking. Things called fruits are usually used for sweets.
Vegetables are considered things that aren’t used as sweets. Scientists say that fruits are:
blueberries and other berries, bananas, tomatoes, nuts, and some bean pods. The
argument over what to call tomatoes actually went to our Supreme Court. They ruled
that tomatoes are called vegetables in stores, but let scientists still call them fruits.
What would I say? I’d say you should ask your mom or dad. Since they probably do the
cooking, call them whatever they want. Then they’ll still give you some good grub.
blooming: a plant that is flowering or
growing
These dogwood trees are blooming with
flowers.
prickly: covered in sharp points or thorns
Cactus plants are prickly and they hurt!
muscles: parts of our bodies that move
our bones and other parts
My mom says I should exercise my
muscles by getting off the couch!
BEFORE
AFTER
aroma: usually a pleasant smell
The wonderful aroma of cookies was in the house.
scent: another word for a good smell
The flowers gave off a wonderful scent.
trade: to swap one thing for another- exchange
Some people like to trade and collect playing cards.
We don’t trade anything at school!
Quiz Time!
blooming, prickly, muscles,
aroma, scent, trade
Which word means covered in sharp points?
prickly
Quiz Time!
blooming, prickly, muscles,
aroma, scent, trade
Which word means parts of our bodies that
move others?
muscles
Quiz Time!
blooming, prickly, muscles,
aroma, scent, trade
Which word means a pleasant smell?
aroma or scent
Quiz Time!
blooming, prickly, muscles,
aroma, scent, trade
Which word means flowering or growing?
blooming
Quiz Time!
blooming, prickly, muscles,
aroma, scent, trade
Which word means to exchange one thing
for another?
trade
Quiz Time!
blooming, prickly, muscles,
aroma, scent, trade
Which word means a nice smell?
aroma or scent