Reading comprenhension 8

This passage would most likely be found in

• the letters to the editor section of a newspaper

• a brochure at a veterinarian’s office about how to choose a pet

• an encyclopedia article about cockroaches

• an exotic pet owner’s life story

In paragraph 1, the author most likely identifies him or herself as a “longtime pet owner” who has had many different types of pets in order to

• inform readers about the different kinds of pets available

• make readers curious about the author’s background

• convince readers that exotic animals like lizards and pot-bellied pigs are more interesting than dogs and cats

• establish that he or she is an authority on the subject of pets

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The author apparently believes that cockroaches make the best pets. However, in paragraph 1, the author states that “dogs are playful, loyal, and smart” and then admits that “dogs have been an extremely popular choice for pet owners for decades.” The author most likely makes these statements in order to

I. show that he or she has considered other points of view before voicing an opinion

II. answer the question of why dog owners have so few dogs each

III. show that dogs are ultimately better pets than cockroaches

• l only

• I and II only

• II and III only

• I, II, and III

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for estimate?

• Exaggeration

• Guess

• Mistake

• Amount

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The author argues that cockroaches are better than dogs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• You have to take dogs to the veterinarian

• Cockroaches are better behaved around strangers

• Cockroaches do not bark

• Dogs need to be taken for walks

In paragraph 4, the author writes, “Try feeding a cardboard box to a dog!” The author most likely includes this sentence in order to

• give dog owners a suggestion for a cheap way to feed their pets

• illustrate how much cheaper it is to feed a cockroach than it is to feed a dog

• make fun of dog owners for their poor decision to get a dog

• provide an example of someone who does not know how to take care of pets properly

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author’s main purpose in writing this passage is to

• criticize the newspaper for publishing the article “Dogs Make the Best Pets”

• persuade dog owners to give up their dogs and adopt cockroaches instead

• suggest that cockroaches as pets require the least effort from their owners

• convince readers looking for a new pet to consider cockroaches

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Think of another animal that is not usually considered to be a pet. Write a letter modeled after the one in the passage suggesting that this animal would make a good pet. Be sure to think of at least three different reasons.