Mystery and Suspense; Espionage and Intrigue — Test
Question 7 • Language Arts 9
Read the paragraph. (1) Dogs are great pets for families because they teach children many important life lessons. (2) A dog must be walked and fed at certain times during the day. (3) When a child is in charge of these tasks, he or she learns to be dependable and disciplined. (4) Helping to take care of a dog might interfere with homework or other activities, but it’s essential for children to have some responsibility. (5) In addition, dogs are loyal, playful, loving companions. Which is the best revision of sentence 4 to eliminate contradictory information?
Answer
A
If a child has other things to do, such as homework and other activities, taking care of a dog could be too much.
B
Homework and other activities are very important, but taking care of the family dog should be the priority.
C
There are many ways to teach a child about responsibility besides taking care of a dog, such as homework and other activities.
D
Just like homework and other activities, helping to take care of a dog teaches a child about responsibility.
Explanation
Sentence 4 conflicts with the paragraph’s positive claim that caring for a dog teaches responsibility: it says dog care might interfere with other activities, then says it is essential. Choice C removes that conflict by comparing dog care with homework and other activities as opportunities to learn responsibility. The other choices suggest dog care is a burden, should take priority, or is unnecessary.
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