Benefits of Pets

8. 8. What is one claim the author makes in the selection?

• F Pets are good for their owners because pets keep people healthy.

• G Some dogs need much more exercise than others do.

• H Children are responsible pet owners.

• J Taking walks is the best way to provide exercise for a dog.

9 Who is the author most likely addressing in the selection?

• A Someone seeking ways to treat pet allergies

• B Someone considering whether to have a pet

• C Someone trying to find a home for a pet

• D Someone wanting to learn about different types of pets

10 Read the dictionary entry. Which definition of the word condition is used in paragraph 7?

• F Definition 1

• G Definition 2

• H Definition 3

• J Definition 4

11 What key idea do the details in the section “Calming Benefits” support?

• A Resources should be gathered before training a pet.

• B Many people are unfamiliar with how to train an animal.

• C Many people have trouble dealing with stressful situations.

• D A trained pet can reduce the stress people experience.

12 Read this sentence from paragraph 9. How does the author show that this argument is untrue?

• F By quoting an expert scientist

• G By describing a research study

• H By interviewing a pet owner

• J By observing a pet owner

13 Which idea does the author include to support the claim that pets make people become more active?

• A People find it more fun to exercise with a pet.

• B Pet owners need to maintain good health.

• C People think that pets can cause stress.

• D Pet owners have fewer allergies.