3rd ELAR STAAR Review

According to the passage, why do some people believe dogs should not be brought to restaurants?

• Dogs can provide companionship and entertainment at restaurants.

• Dogs may have bad days and behave unpredictably.

• Dogs are considered to be clean and well-behaved.

• Restaurants offer special seating for people with pets.

What is one reason mentioned in the passage for why a dog owner might need to leave a restaurant early?

• The restaurant might start to offer outdoor seating for dogs.

• The owner wants to enjoy a meal without any distractions.

• The dog is feeling sick or restless and needs attention.

• The dog might be hungry or tired and need to rest at home.

What does the author suggest customers with dog allergies might experience in a restaurant?

• They might enjoy the company of dogs.

• They might feel safe and content.

• They might want to pet the dogs.

• They might have a reaction from being close to dog fur.

Which sentence best states the author's claim in Restaurants Are Not for Dogs?

• My family has two dogs.

• Finally, dogs need a lot of care and attention.

• Dogs do not belong in restaurants.

• First of all, some people are allergic to dogs.

How should sentence 18 be revised so that it does not repeat information?

• People should be able to relax and enjoy a meal.

• People should be able to relax but enjoy a meal and people.

• People should relax and enjoy to be able for a meal.

• People should be able to relax, so people should enjoy a meal.

The meaning of sentence 28 is unclear. Which phrase should replace them in this sentence?

• your furry friends

• those extra items

• the dogs and cats

• a lof of things

Sentence 5 needs to be revised. In the space provided, rewrite sentence 5 in a clear and effective way.