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Name these veggies and fruits!
Name the foods or group them by shape, texture, or colour.
broccoli
Describe
Broccoli is big and green. It's crunchy and shaped like a small tree. This is a bag of cut up frozen broccoli.
cabbage
Describe
Cabbage is big and round. It has many layers of leaves that are smooth or curly. It can be green or purple.
sweet potato
Describe
A sweet potato is orange. It is hard and round. It has rough brown skin.
strawberry
Describe
A strawberry is soft and small. It is red and heart-shaped. Its surface is bumpy, with little seeds.
carrot
Describe
A carrot is long and orange. It is hard and has a smooth surface. It has a green, leafy top.
spinach
Describe
Spinach is a dark green vegetable. It has smooth, flat leaves.
pepper
Describe
A bell pepper has smooth, shiny skin. It has three or four bumps on the bottom. It can be red, orange, yellow or green.
apple
Describe
An apple is hard and round. It has a smooth, shiny skin. It can be red, green, pink, or yellow.
blueberries
Describe
Blueberries are blue. They are small and round. They are soft and have a smooth skin.
kale
Describe
Kale is dark green. It has big leaves that are rough and curly.
potato
Describe
A potato is hard and round. It has rough brown skin and a grainy inside.
mushroom
Describe
A mushroom can be brown or white. It is soft and squishy. It has a round cap on top of a stem.
onion
Describe
An onion is hard and round. It has many layers. The skin is thin and can be red, brown or yellow.
avocado
Describe
An avocado is soft and round. It has a hard black or green skin. The inside is creamy and green.
tomato
Describe
A tomato is soft and round. It has a smooth, shiny skin. It can be red, yellow, green or brown.
peas
Describe
Peas are very small and round. They are green and have a smooth skin. This is a can of peas.
lettuce
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Lettuce is crunchy and green. It has big curly leaves in many layers.
mixed berries
Describe
Mixed berries are small fruits. They can be red and blue, like strawberries and blueberries. This is a bag of frozen mixed berries.
banana
Describe
A banana is long and curved. It is yellow when ripe. It has a smooth skin and a creamy inside.
radish
Describe
A radish is small and round. It can be red or white. The skin is smooth and crunchy.
cantaloupe
Describe
A cantaloupe is big and round. It has a rough, beige skin. The inside is orange and juicy.
green beans
Describe
Green beans are long and thin. They are bright green. They have a smooth skin and small bumps.
cherries
Describe
A cherry is small and round. It is dark red and juicy. It has a smooth, shiny skin.
beet
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A beet is round. It is dark red or purple. It has smooth skin and is hard.
eggplant
Describe
An eggplant is big and curved. The skin is purple, smooth and shiny. The inside is white and spongy.
cucumber
Describe
A cucumber is long and thin. It has a smooth green skin. It is crunchy.
squash
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A butternut squash is big and hard. It has a smooth beige skin and a bright orange inside.
oranges
Describe
An orange is round. The skin is orange and a bit bumpy. The inside is juicy and has slices.
asparagus
Describe
Asparagus is long and thin. It can be green or white. The base is smooth, and the tip is bumpy.
corn
Describe
Corn is yellow and has a dark green husk. It has rows of juicy kernels on a cob. This is a can of corn kernels.
pear
Describe
A pear has a round bottom. It has a smooth, thin skin. It can be green, yellow or red. The inside is juicy and a bit grainy.
watermelon
Describe
A watermelon is a big, round fruit. It has a smooth, green rind with dark stripes. The inside is red and juicy.
mango
Describe
A mango is round. Its smooth skin can be yellow, red, or green skin. The inside is juicy and orange.
cauliflower
Describe
Cauliflower is big and round. It can be white or purple. It is hard and bumpy, with branches that look like small trees.
lemon
Describe
A lemon is oval. The rind is yellow and a bit bumpy. The inside is juicy and has slices.
peaches
Describe
A peach is round. The skin is fuzzy and can be pink or yellow. The inside is soft and juicy. This is a can of peach slices.
brussels sprouts
Describe
Brussels sprouts are small, green and round. They are hard, with layers of leaves. They look like mini cabbages!
celery
Describe
Celery is light green. It has many long stalks. It is smooth and crunchy.
pumpkin
Describe
A pumpkin is big and round. The skin is hard and a bit bumpy. The inside is orange, and it has lots of seeds.
zucchini
Describe
A zucchini is long and curved. The skin is smooth and shiny. It is dark green.
grapes
Describe
Grapes are small and round. They can be green, red, or purple. The skin is smooth and thin. The inside is juicy and pulpy.
honeydew melon
Describe
Honeydew melon is big and round. It has a smooth, pale green rind. The inside is juicy and a bit grainy.
rutabaga
Describe
A rutabaga is round. It can be beige or purple. The inside is hard and a bit waxy.
leek
Describe
A leek is long. The base is white and the top is green. It has smooth, flat leaves in layers.
bok choy
Describe
Bok choy is a leafy vegetable. It has a white stem and dark green leaves. The stems are crunchy and the leaves are smooth.
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