EOG Review RI.8.1, RI.8.4

EOG Review RI.8.1, RI.8.4

By Elyse Koenig

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Use "Furry Friends Home Alone" to answer Questions 1-4

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence from the selection:

"Created by Audible.com and famed dog whisperer Cesar Millan, the Audiobooks for Dogs series features classic books read in a soothing monotone."

How does the Greek root mono, that means “one,” help the reader know the meaning of the word monotone?

• It indicates that the speaker's voice does not get higher or lower.

• It indicates that the speaker's voice is barely loud enough for the dog to hear.

• It indicates that the speaker's voice has an almost musical rhythm.

• It indicates that the speaker's voice mimics the sound of the dog owner's voice.

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the selection:

"The best choices are toys that are interactive and require dogs to solve puzzles, thus boosting their mental and physical capabilities."

How does this sentence help develop the central idea of the selection?

• It explains how technology-based dog toys tend to work.

• It conveys that not all products for dogs are worth the price.

• It emphasizes how important it is to provide dogs with stimulation.

• It demonstrates that dogs are much smarter than most people realize.

Multiple Choice

Which phrase does the author use to create a positive and caring tone in the text?

• "blocks any environmental noise"

• "will keep a pet occupied for a while"

• "enhance its feelings of security"

• "Leaving a dog alone for many hours"

Multiple Choice

Which strategy does the author use to achieve her purpose in this selection?

• She introduces a variety of different suggestions to show that keeping a dog busy is not difficult.

• She describes different problems dogs may face to discourage dog owners to leaving dogs alone.

• She emphasizes how wonderful dogs are to encourage people to forgive dogs when they misbehave.

• She mentions technology early in the text to indicate that the use of tech devices is the best way to keep a dog happy.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence supports your answer to the previous question? (Which evidence shows it is not difficult to keep a dog busy while home alone?)Read the following sentence from the selection.

How does the Greek root mono, that means “one,” help the reader know the meaning of the word monotone?

• "At his worst, he chews the furniture, knocks over trash cans, or barks or howls continuously."

• "Fortunately, pet experts and pet owners alike have found a multitude of ways to keep dogs content while their masters are away."

• "Technology can boost the happiness of our furry companions."

• "The family dog is truly more than just a pet--it is a member of the family."

Use "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?" to answer Questions 5-8

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the strategy the author uses to make her argument?

• She suggests dog owners pay too much attention to polls.

• She describes dog products and services that are so fancy they seem ridiculous.

• She explains how people who do not own dogs are inconvenienced by the actions of pet owners.

• She shows that spending money on dog products and services prevents other needs from being met.

Multiple Choice

In which sentence does the author acknowledge a conflicting viewpoint?

• "And while Americans have always been dog lovers, there is evidence that today's focus on dogs goes beyond the normal boundaries of care."

• "But now, pet owners are purchasing expensive technology-based devices that can monitor their dogs while they are away at work."

• "Some pet enthusiasts welcome this new trend and appreciate the care their pets receive while they are away."

• "Perhaps this money can be put to better use, and Americans can, once again, find ways to let their dogs...just be dogs."

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from the selection:

"It is quickly becoming an unwise national obsession."

How does the selection provide relevant and sufficient evidence to support this claim?

• by showing that dogs are more pampered than they used to be

• by including information about how much dog owners spend

• by explaining why pampering dogs could be harmful

• by listing reasons for the obsession

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the selection:

"But others feel the preponderance of new products and services is unnecessary."

How does the word preponderance mean in this sentence?

• odd appearance

• cautious approach

• enormous amount

• technological element

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Use "Furry Friends Home Alone" and "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?" to answer Questions 9-12

Multiple Choice

How would the author of "Furry Friends Home Alone" most likely respond after reading "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?"

• by agreeing with the author of "Furry Friends Home Alone" that dogs do no belong in public places.

• by giving the author of "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?" examples that prove dogs are popular pets.

• by defending the usefulness of the products mentioned in "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?"

• by quoting statistics that contradict the points made in "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?"

Multiple Choice

Which statement expresses a point of view shared by both authors?

• American pet owners value the happiness of their dogs.

• Dog owners are buying unnecessary items for their pets.

• Recorded messages are a helpful way to keep dogs calm.

• Leaving a dog alone should be avoided whenever possible.

Multiple Choice

What do the two selections disagree about?

• how people who work a lot should interact with their dogs

• what people need to do to make their dogs happy

• whether dogs need attention from humans

• whether dogs appreciate being given toys

Multiple Choice

What is a concern of "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?" that is not shared by the author of "Furry Friends Home Alone"?

• the damage that lonely dogs can do

• the lack of adequate outdoor dog parks

• the rising costs of items designed for dogs

• the growing number of people who own dogs