Reading Intermediate day 14

What is the main purpose of the passage?

• To describe how children and dogs play together

• To explain the benefits of owning a dog for a child’s development

• To discuss the challenges of owning a pet

• To explore how to train a dog for responsibility

According to the passage, what is one responsibility a child must take on when owning a dog?

• Playing with the dog

• Buying toys for the dog

• Feeding the dog and ensuring its health

• Teaching the dog to speak

What does the word "inseparable" in line 2 most likely mean?

• Unable to learn

• Always together

• Very talkative

• Difficult to train

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Brendan and Tip's relationship?

• Brendan has learned how to care for Tip but does not value empathy.

• Tip does not influence Brendan’s development.

• Brendan has become more caring and responsible because of Tip.

• Brendan and Tip do not get along well.

Why does the author mention that a dog is “completely dependent” on its owner?

• To show how a dog can live on its own

• To highlight the owner's responsibility for the dog’s well-being

• To explain why dogs are hard to care for

• • To suggest that dogs are not good pets for children

Why does the author describe empathy as "the ability to put oneself in another person's, or in this case another creature's, situation"?

• To explain how a dog can understand a child's needs

• To define empathy and show its importance in a child’s development

• To suggest that empathy is not relevant to dog ownership

• To show how dogs become more empathetic

What can be inferred about how a child learns empathy from owning a dog?

• By learning to understand a dog’s behavior, a child develops empathy for others.

• A child becomes frustrated when they cannot understand a dog’s feelings.

• A dog’s behavior is too difficult for a child to comprehend.

• Empathy is unrelated to owning a dog.

What does the author suggest is one of the most significant benefits of owning a dog?

• The ability to teach the dog tricks

• A dog’s unconditional love as an example of true friendship

• The dog’s ability to entertain the child

• The importance of playing games with the dog

What does the word “unconditional” in the sentence “A dog gives unconditional love to its owner” most likely mean?

• Limited

• Without conditions or limitations

• Demanding

• Careful

According to the passage, how does owning a dog affect a child in the long term?

• It helps them avoid responsibility later in life

• It prevents them from forming relationships with others

• It contributes to them growing into responsible and caring adults

• It leads to a lack of independence in adulthood