Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that repugnant means extremely disgusting. there may be more than one correct choice. two billion people around the world enjoy eating insects. however, most people in the united states would rather eat dirt than eat a beetle. if you are like most americans and consider eating insects repugnant, the united nations would like to change your mind. in 2013, the un released a report about the benefits of eating bugs. the report says that bugs can be a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. the report suggests that eating bugs can be good for the earth as well. raising insects for food requires less land and water than raising other animals. instead of reaching for a hamburger when youre hungry, improve your health and save the earth with a delicious bowl of crickets!

Explanation:

To understand that "repugnant" means extremely disgusting, we look for a phrase that shows a strong negative reaction to eating insects. The phrase "most people in the United States would rather eat dirt than eat a beetle" implies that eating insects is so unappealing (disgusting) that people would prefer eating dirt, which helps clarify the meaning of "repugnant". Also, "If you are like most Americans and consider eating insects repugnant" connects the negative attitude shown in the dirt - eating comparison to the word "repugnant".

Answer:

"most people in the United States would rather eat dirt than eat a beetle" and "If you are like most Americans and consider eating insects repugnant" (these texts help understand that "repugnant" means extremely disgusting as they show a strong negative aversion to eating insects, with the first phrase using a hyperbolic comparison of preferring dirt over insects to emphasize the disgust, and the second phrase directly linking the American attitude to the term "repugnant").