Let People Own Exotic Animals

something from another country

• menagerie

• intervene

• exotic

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is the central claim in "Let People Own Exotic Animals"?

• Exotic animals are really cute.

• Ownership of exotic animals should be strictly controlled.

• Responsible ownership should be allowed if the animals are properly cared for

• Responsible ownership should be allowed if the owner has enough money to buy the animal

According to Zuzana Kukol's commentary, what is a major reason people should be allowed to own exotic animals?

• Exotic animals are less dangerous than domestic animals.

• People have a fundamental right to own any type of animal.

• Exotic animals do not require much space or special care.

• There are no risks associated with owning exotic animals.

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CCR RI.6.1

What does Zuzana Kukol suggest about the impact of exotic animal ownership on the animals themselves?

• It always leads to negative outcomes for the animals.

• It can be positive if the owners are responsible and well-informed.

• It is preferable to leaving them in the wild.

• It has no significant impact on the animals.

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CCR RI.6.1

What argument does the commentary (the second text) make about exotic animals?

• It should be legal to own exotic animals if animal welfare is taken care of.

• Most exotic animals are in commercial facilities.

• Terry Thompson wasn't a typical responsible owner.

• All exotic animals are born in captivity.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

• It uses extreme language to make a point about the silliness of banning exotic pets.

• It uses this language to anger readers.

• It uses this language to educate readers.

• It uses this language to make readers happy.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is the meaning of the word 'exotic' in the context of 'Let People Own Exotic Animals'?

• Unusual and interesting

• Common and ordinary

• Dangerous and harmful

• Friendly and tame

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which sentence uses the word 'exotic' correctly?

• The exotic fruit tasted just like an apple.

• The exotic animal was a common sight in the neighborhood.

• The exotic dancer performed a traditional folk dance.

• The exotic plant was native to the local area.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the main argument in favor of owning exotic animals according to the text?

• Exotic animals are less expensive to maintain.

• Exotic animals are more entertaining than domestic pets.

• Responsible ownership can ensure the well-being of exotic animals.

• Exotic animals are easier to train than domestic animals.

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'Owning exotic animals are a controversial topic.'

• Owning should be changed to Owns

• are should be changed to is

• topic should be changed to topics

• controversial should be changed to controversy