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WorksheetsWild Animals Aren't Pets / Let People Own Exotic Animals HMH
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 14mins
A claim is
matters of opinion, but they are stated as if they are facts and backed up with evidence
matters of fact, but they are stated as if they are opinions
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
What evidence supports the claim that people should be allowed to own exotic animals?
"...a caretaker was mauled to death by a bear owned by a Cleveland collector."
"...a Conneticut woman was mauled and disfigured by a neighbor's pet chimp."
"A two year old Florida girl was strangeld by a 12-foot-long Burmese python..."
Dangers from exotic animals are low.
A con is something
positive
negative
The central claim of "Wild Animals Aren't Pets" is
People should be allowed to own exotic animals.
People should be able to own only certain exotic animals.
Exotic animals should only be kept in zoos.
Exotic animals are too dangerous to own.
What evidence supports the claim that people should not be allowed to own exotic animals?
"...a caretaker was mauled to death by a bear owned by a Cleveland collector."
"...a Conneticut woman was mauled and disfigured by a neighbor's pet chimp."
"A two year old Florida girl was strangeld by a 12-foot-long Burmese python..."
Dangers from exotic animals are low.
A pro is something
negative
positive
The state of doing well especially in respect to good fortune, happiness, well-being, or prosperity.
maim
transfixed
commerical
welfare
To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing.
maim
lax
maul
deranged
The person who intentionally cut off his own feet was (a) .
Audubon used to be (a) is collecting cell phones.
To control according to a rule, principle, or law
welfare
lax
regulate
deranged
To wound or injure (someone) so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
maim
maul
transfixed
commercial
Audubon is now (a) the use of cell phones.
This person was (a) by a bear.
Crazy or insane.
lax
deranged
regulate
welfare
Miguel was (a) when he met Messi and Ronaldo at the same time.
You can "regulate"...
the color of the sky
other people's thoughts
how fast a bird flies
your own actions
To control or direct something according to a rule, principle, or law
Exotic
Dictate
Menagerie
Regulate
a carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence
an argument
a menagerie
loaded language
a tiger
the writer’s position on a problem or issue
claim
evidence
support
counterargument
