Argument CHALLENGE

What is the author's primary purpose in writing the letter?

• A. To Explain why dogs are better behaved if they are used to being around people

• B To Share information about a potential volunteer opportunity at the Medway dog park

• C To Suggest that many dog owners do not give their pets an opportunity to exercise

• D To convince the town council that the citizens of Medway would benefit from a Dog Park

The word minimize in paragraph 6 Means

• F Encourage to take action

• G Reduce

• H Change on a regular basis

• J Settle

How does the author try to convince people that the entire community will benefit from a dog park?

• A He includes the advantages of a dog park for people who do not have pets

• B He restates the fact that the town has a law requiring dogs to be leashed

• C He mentions that dog owners should have a fence around their yard for their dog

• D He proves that most dog owners feel that their dog is safer on a leash

How does the comparison in paragraph 5 support the author's main argument?

• F It suggests that people should avoid approaching a dog they have not met before

• G It reveals that most dogs act in a similar way when encountering new people or animals

• H It demonstrates that most dog owners prefer to have their dogs behave in a friendly way

• J It explains that spending time at a dog park can have a positive effect on the behavior of dogs

Question 5: Which sentence from the letter contains an example of exaggeration?

• A I really enjoy going to the local library and playing at the local baseball field.

• B However, there is one thing our town cannot go on without.

• C Few things make dogs happier than running

• D I walk my beagle daily, and I often see other people out walking their dogs.

The author argues that a dog park would be good for dog owners because it would

• F Provide them with assistance for dog training

• G Prevent them from walking their dogs on the street

• H Provide them with a place to talk to one another

• J Offer them an outdoor area to sit and relax

Why is paragraph 6 important to the author's argument?

• A It explains that the author has a plan for creating the park

• B It proves that the author has found willing volunteers

• C It shows that the author has experience caring for dog parks

• D It suggests that the author's dog is familiar with meadow in the park

The arguments throughout the letter support the authors claim that...

• F Dogs of all sizes need daily exercise

• G Even people who do not have pets would benefit from having a dog park

• H Our town is a wonderful place to live

• J Medway should establish a dog park

Which argument is supported by the cartoon at the end of the letter?

• A Dog park does not have to be big to offer all these great benefits

• B. At the park, dogs become more familiar with how to meet new people and other animals

• C. This would minimize the cost to the town.

• D. Running use up surplus energy and makes dogs calmer.

10. Based on the information in the letter, what can you infer about the town of Medway?

• F. Most residents prefer dogs to cats

• G. Baseball is the preferred sport over soccer

• H. Many residents like to be outdoors enjoying the community

• J. It is run down and in need of many improvements.