4. Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions Wh
My friends and loved ones can be found all over the country. Among my numerous names are
Akple, Etsew and Banku, which is my favourite name. I am made
from a batter of corn and cassava
dough. The taste and preference of the cool or consumer
determine the proportion in which the
ingredients are mixed. I am a source of carbol y lrates, so,
diabetics and people watching their
weight should eat me in moderation.
I became popular in 1983. There was drought throughout the country and Yellow corn was
supplied as food aid. The resourceful Ghanaian soaked and
milled the corn. The dough was cooked
as Banku. I have become a favourite dish of many people because I am easy
and quick to cook.
The ingredients used in preparing me are readily available and
cheaper than others. Moreover, any
stew, sauce or soup is a good companion of mine. Last but
not least, mothers who are introducing
solid food to their babies need not look any further.
Banku is a friend of all and sundry. Therefore, whenever you are unsure of what to have as your
next meal, I am worth considering.
(a) When did Banku become very popular?
(b) List two reasons why Banku is a favourite dish in Ghana.
(c) "The taste and preference of the cook or consumer determine the proportion in which the
ingredients are mixed."
What information does the writer give us in the statement above?
1) What do you think is a disadvantage of eating Banku?
Explain in your own words, the following expressions in the passage: