Everyone knows that a home should be "child-proof" to protect young babies and toddlers from illness and injury. (2) Pets are also in danger from many common household sources which many people don't realize. (3) Pets can chew and swallow seemingly safe things, resulting in disaster.
(4) It may seem perfectly harmless to toss a pet a grape or a raisin as a treat, but these can be very deadly. (5) Although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems will result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins. (6) Kidney failure frequently occurs.
(7) Flowering plants, when eaten by pets, can also be lethal. (8) Lilies are especially toxic to cats by causing kidney failure. (9) Azaleas and rhododendrons can lead to serious problems for dogs. (10) Vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous system problems can result.
(11) Small amounts of Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free candy, chewing gum, cookies, and other baked goods, can cause low blood sugar and liver damage in dogs. (12) It doesn't take much of this stuff to cause serious problems.
(13) There are many other common household items that are hazardous to pets. (14) All pet owners should educate themselves about these items and the effects that they have on pets. (15)Every effort should be made to "pet-proof" homes to provide safe and healthy environments for pets.
Which sentence is a conclusion that can be validly drawn from the passage?
Some human foods are not fit for animal consumption.
Fruits and sugars are something that no pet should ever eat.
Everything humans eat is deadly for domesticated pets to eat.
Pets have such delicate digestive systems that it is hard to find safe food for them.
C
Based on the passage, readers can infer that
all grape-sized fruits are dangerous to pets.
flowering plants such as roses may be dangerous to pets.
any type of chewing gum or cookies is dangerous for pets.
it is not essential to worry about indoor threats to pets.
C
Both answers are incorrect.
A
A
amy, A is wrong for the second question.
1) A
2) D
To answer these question, we need to analyze the information provided in the passage. The passage mentions that grapes and raisins can be deadly for pets and that ingestion of these fruits can cause gastrointestinal problems and kidney failure. It also mentions that lilies are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure, while azaleas and rhododendrons can lead to serious problems for dogs. Additionally, it states that Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free candy, chewing gum, cookies, and other baked goods, can cause low blood sugar and liver damage in dogs.
Based on this information, it is clear that not all human foods are fit for animal consumption, as some can be harmful or even deadly for pets. Therefore, the valid conclusion that can be drawn from the passage is: "Some human foods are not fit for animal consumption."
This conclusion aligns with the information provided and doesn't overgeneralize by stating that everything humans eat is deadly for domesticated pets to eat or that no pet should ever eat fruits and sugars. It also doesn't make the inference that all grape-sized fruits, flowering plants such as roses, or any type of chewing gum or cookies are dangerous for pets. Similarly, it doesn't suggest that it is not essential to worry about indoor threats to pets, as the passage emphasizes the importance of pet-proofing homes and being aware of household items that are hazardous to pets.