Question

Most Americans consume a varied diet. They eat foods that are both plant- and animal-based. Which words are clues to the meaning of the word consume? A. “are both” B. “eat foods” C. “animal-based” D. “Most Americans”

Answer 1

Option B, the meaning of the word consume means to eat

Step-by-step explanation:

Americans eat a wide variety of diet inclusive of both vegetarian (plant based ) and non vegetarian (animal based)

Hence, consume word here signifies eat food. Option B is correct

Option A, C and D are incorrect because if we replace the consume word with given options, the sentence does not make any sense.