Dogs, Cats, Geckos

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "proper" on pg. 7?

"But these animals aren't proper pets and don't belong in people's homes."

• personal

• appropriate

• objectionable

• incorrect

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "solitary" on pg. 4?

"Like cats, cat people prefer solitary activities."

• combined

• together

• upbeat

• isolated

What is the meaning of the word "exotic" as it is being used on pg. 8?

"Other people seek out exotic pets."

• unusual

• common

• dull

• native

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "preferences" on pg. 10?

"Personality might predict potential pet preferences because people choose pets that they think match their personalities."

• rejection

• election

• options

• equality

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "shelter" on pg. 11?

"Shelters take in more than six million cats and dogs every year."

• a place to keep pets while you are on vacation

• a place of protection for unwanted pets

• a shop to purchase items for pets

• a store that sells shelters for dogs

Using context clues, which word below could replace "novelty" as it is used on pg. 12?

"After the novelty wears off, the animal gets stuck in the cage."

• habit

• newness

• surprise

• oddball

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "record" as it is used on pg. 14?

"Offer a new toy to every cat you know, and record its reaction."

• background

• experience

• document

• achieve

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "potential" as it is used on pg. 16?

"They have found that breed is a good indicator of potential behavior, but it's not an indicator of personality."

• unlikely

• possible

• lacking

• impossible

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "steer" as it is used on pg. 17?

"They help steer couch-potato owners away from energetic dogs who need to run each day and keep people who need personal space from choosing dogs that want constant contact."

• pet

• energize

• guide

• move

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "feedback" as it is used on pg. 18?

"Feedback from shelters suggests the system works."

• time

• answers

• questions

• comments