severe – adj. not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage

staple – n. an important food that is eaten very often

crops – n. plants that are grown and gathered for food, such as grains, fruits and vegetables

nutrition – n. the process of eating the right kind of food so you can grow properly and be healthy

method – n. the way something is done

Now it’s your turn to use these Words in This Story. In the comments section, write a sentence using one of these words and we will provide feedback on your use of vocabulary and grammar.