The Benefits of Pets

1. What is one claim the author makes in the selection?

• A. Pets are good for their owners because pets keep people healthy.

• B. Some dogs need much more exercise than others do.

• C. Children are responsible pet owners.

• D. Taking walks is the best way to provide exercise for a dog.

2. Who is the author most likely addressing in the selection?

• A. Someone seeking ways to treat pet allergies

• B. Someone considering whether to have a pet

• C. Someone trying to find a home for a pet

• D. Someone wanting to learn about different types of pets

3. Which definition of the word condition is used in paragraph 7?

• A. Definition 1

• B. Definition 2

• C. Definition 3

• D. Definition 4

4. What key idea do the details in the section “Calming Benefits” support?

• A. Resources should be gathered before training a pet.

• B. Many people are unfamiliar with how to train an animal.

• C. Many people have trouble dealing with stressful situations.

• D. A trained pet can reduce the stress people experience.

5. How does the author show that this argument is untrue?

• A. By quoting an expert scientist

• B. By describing a research study

• C. By interviewing a pet owner

• D. By observing a pet owner

6. Which idea does the author include to support the claim that pets make people become more active?

• A. People find it more fun to exercise with a pet.

• B. Pet owners need to maintain good health.

• C. People think that pets can cause stress.

• D. Pet owners have fewer allergies.

7. What can the reader infer about the results of the research study described in paragraph 2?

• A. People with dogs are faster.

• B. People without dogs don’t exercise because they don’t like to.

• C. People with dogs exercise more because they feel that it’s necessary to keep the dog active.

• D. People without dogs are not happy and don’t like to move.

8. In paragraph 7, what does the word companionship mean?

• A. looking at a friend

• B. giving medicine

• C. working in a company

• D. keeping someone company

9. Which sentence best supports the idea that people can be happier when owning a pet?

• A. Some pets can make people more active. (paragraph 2)

• B. Research has shown that pets provide social support. (paragraph 11)

• C. Exercise helps people and their pets stay healthy. (paragraph 3)

• D. Petting a dog or a cat can help prevent sudden illnesses. (paragraph 8)

10. What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection?

• A. To highlight how friendly pets can be with people

• B. To highlight all the hard work of being a pet owner

• C. To highlight the benefits of being a pet owner like improving your life

• D. To highlight that all pets are the best