Pets Revising

What Makes a Good Pet?

(1) Pets can make wonderful friends. (2) They are fun to play with and take care of. (3) Because they are very active love to run around some pets. (4) Other pets, like fish, are more peaceful and fun to watch. (5) It is important to choose a pet that fits your family’s needs. (6) Dogs need a lot of attention. (7) Dogs need a lot of exercise. (8) My dog’s name is Maggie. (9) Pets can help you learn responsibility. (10) Choosing the right pet is a big decision that can bring joy for years.

What is the BEST way to revise sentence 3?

• Some pets love to run around because they are very active.

• They can be very active because some pets. Love to run around.

• Some pets love to run around, the reason is because they are very active animals.

• Very active some pets, because they love to run around.

What Makes a Good Pet?

(1) Pets can make wonderful friends. (2) They are fun to play with and take care of. (3) Because they are very active love to run around some pets. (4) Other pets, like fish, are more peaceful and fun to watch. (5) It is important to choose a pet that fits your family’s needs. (6) Dogs need a lot of attention. (7) Dogs need a lot of exercise. (8) My dog’s name is Maggie. (9) Pets can help you learn responsibility. (10) Choosing the right pet is a big decision that can bring joy for years.

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 6 and 7?

• Dogs need a lot of attention, while they also need a lot of exercise.

• Dogs need a lot of attention or exercise.

• Dogs need a lot of attention and exercise.

• Dogs need a lot of attention, but they also need a lot of exercise.

What Makes a Good Pet?

(1) Pets can make wonderful friends. (2) They are fun to play with and take care of. (3) Because they are very active love to run around some pets. (4) Other pets, like fish, are more peaceful and fun to watch. (5) It is important to choose a pet that fits your family’s needs. (6) Dogs need a lot of attention. (7) Dogs need a lot of exercise. (8) My dog’s name is Maggie. (9) Pets can help you learn responsibility. (10) Choosing the right pet is a big decision that can bring joy for years.

Which sentence does NOT belong in this paper?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 8

• Sentence 10

What Makes a Good Pet?

(1) Pets can make wonderful friends. (2) They are fun to play with and take care of. (3) Because they are very active love to run around some pets. (4) Other pets, like fish, are more peaceful and fun to watch. (5) It is important to choose a pet that fits your family’s needs. (6) Dogs need a lot of attention. (7) Dogs need a lot of exercise. (8) My dog’s name is Maggie. (9) Pets can help you learn responsibility. (10) Choosing the right pet is a big decision that can bring joy for years.

Sarah wants to add the following sentence to the paragraph: "However, cats are independent and like to be left alone." Where should she insert this sentence?

• After sentence 1

• Before sentence 3

• After sentence 4

• After sentence 7

What Makes a Good Pet?

(1) Pets can make wonderful friends. (2) They are fun to play with and take care of. (3) Because they are very active love to run around some pets. (4) Other pets, like fish, are more peaceful and fun to watch. (5) It is important to choose a pet that fits your family’s needs. (6) Dogs need a lot of attention. (7) Dogs need a lot of exercise. (8) My dog’s name is Maggie. (9) Pets can help you learn responsibility. (10) Choosing the right pet is a big decision that can bring joy for years.

Sarah would like to add a closing sentence to her report. Which sentence could follow sentence 10?

• Pets are a lot of fun to have.

• I hope you find the perfect pet for your family.

• Don’t forget to take care of your pet.

• You should get a pet, but only if you’re ready.