The Benefits of Pets

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. condition \kən-ˈdi-shən\ noun 1. quality of whether something is ready to use 2. something needed before something can happen 3. quality of whether someone is healthy or fit 4. the state of matter at a given time 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. Many people believe that pets cause allergies in children. 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.