New Park for Medway

11 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

12 The word minimize in paragraph 6 means —

• F encourage to take action

• G reduce

• H change on a regular basis

• J settle

13 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.

14 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.

15 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.

16 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 with one another

• J offer them an outdoor area to sit and relax

17 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 the meadow in the park.