Excerpt from The Care and Keeping of Big Cats Part B
Kate McConnaughey
Like all other animals in captivity, zoo animals require occasional trips to the vet. The veterinarians that handle zoo animals are specially trained in exotic medicine, the diseases and conditions of animals not usually kept as pets. (16)Veterinary care usually is done at the zoo in a special health care building. That was the special equipment needed to fill cavities in a tiger's teeth or perform surgery on a lion.
Look at the underlined section marked (16). Choose the answer that best corrects this sentence, if appropriate.
A) Because veterinary care usually is done at the zoo in a special health care building that has the special equipment needed to fill cavities in a tiger's teeth or perform surgery on a lion.
B)Veterinary care usually is done at the zoo in a special health care building that has the special equipment needed to fill cavities in a tiger's teeth or perform surgery on a lion.
C)Veterinary care is usually done at the zoo in a special health care building that has the special equipment needed to fill cavities in a tiger's teeth or perform surgery on a lion.
D)Correct as is.**
I think the answer is a
Karen is writing an essay against keeping exotic animals as pets. Which fact would be considered a counterclaim?
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Some exotic animals are endangered species and can be better taken care of through constant observation.
Some exotic animals, especially reptiles, have specific needs, which cannot always be provided at home.
Exotic animals such as orangutans can get destructive if they are constantly kept in closed spaces.
Exotic animals such as tigers and lions thrive better in the open spaces of their natural habitats.
Exotic animals such as tigers and lions thrive better in the open spaces of their natural habitats.
In recent years, there has been an increase of bee colonies that have suddenly and mysteriously died. This is called bee colony collapse. The worker bees leave the hive and the queen, babies, and food remain. Without the worker bees, the hive cannot survive. Bee colony collapse negatively impacts the environment around the hives. The bees pollinate the plants and crops that surround the hive. Without bees, the plants and crops would not bloom or produce fruits and vegetables. Scientists think there are a few reasons why the bee colonies are collapsing. The first is the increased invasion of a mite in a hive. The use of pesticides by farmers and gardeners may also be killing the bees. The pesticides are used to keep bugs that destroy plants and crops under control, but they are unintentionally killing bees as well. How does the author support the idea that bee colony collapse negatively impacts the environment?
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The author explains that pesticides help to control harmful bug populations on plants and crops.
The author explains that without bees, crops and plants won't be pollinated.
The author explains that without worker bees, a hive can not survive with just a queen and babies.
The author explains that the invasion of mites may be one reason that bee colonies are collapsing.
The author explains that without bees, crops and plants won't be pollinated.
Most kids carry backpacks to school. Unfortunately, many backpacks are poorly designed, and kids often stuff the bags too full of books and supplies. This can cause major stress to the back muscles and spine. Backpacks are a leading cause of shoulder, neck, and back pain in young students. Backpacks can even cause problems for older students who go to high school and college.
Here are some important factors to consider when choosing a backpack. Look for a good-quality, name-brand backpack. Cheap models frequently do not have a good support structure. Try to get a model with adequate padding, or add padding if necessary. Make sure the backpack is comfortable. Try not to stuff the backpack too full. Only carry things that are necessary for the day or the trip. In addition, take the backpack off and set it down when possible. Simply taking a break or a rest can make a big difference.
What would be the best concluding sentence for the above passage?
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In conclusion, older students do not need to worry about problems caused by backpacks.
Thus, kids should never leave a backpack unattended at school or other common areas.
Lastly, broken backpack straps are often the cause of back pain or injury.
To sum up, choosing the right backpack can help prevent future injuries.
To sum up, choosing the right backpack can help prevent future injuries.
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Missy wants to tell the cafeteria manager that he or she should provide healthier meals to kids at school. However, she knows the cafeteria manager will not listen if she did this alone. What is the best way for her to persuade the cafeteria manager?
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forego the food at the cafeteria and bring food from home
bring her parents to school and get them to do the talking
present facts and gather more students to help her cause
go to the principal and register a complaint about the manager
is the right answer present facts?
Yes, the best way for Missy to persuade the cafeteria manager is to present him or her with facts and gather more students to help her cause.
Which sentence supports the idea that teenagers behind the wheel of a car cause more accidents than adult drivers?
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The demands of being a teenager, going to school, getting good grades, finding one's self, and planning out the future are stressful.
For example, the U.S. Department of Transportation says that in 2004 60% of the accidents in the U.S. involved drivers younger than 18.
An 18 year old is considered an adult; however, in many states, this does not mean he or she can drink legally since that legal age is 21.
For example, if an 18-year-old had the choice, he or she would rather drive faster than slower when on the freeway.
The sentence that supports the idea that teenagers behind the wheel of a car cause more accidents than adult drivers is: "For example, the U.S. Department of Transportation says that in 2004 60% of the accidents in the U.S. involved drivers younger than 18."
Reggie is trying to convince his family that they should adopt a dog. Reggie's father agrees, but he says the ultimate decision will be up to Reggie's mother. Reggie's mother wants to have fish as pets. Which statement would make a good thesis for Reggie to use to persuade his mother that a dog would be a better choice?
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Training dogs is very different from training fish because dogs have better memory retention.
Many dogs need to be groomed on a regular schedule, anywhere from six weeks to two months.
It is a lot of time and effort for owners to train their dogs to behave and to not tear up furniture.
Dogs make better pets because they have personality, they live longer, and they can protect us.
Dogs make better pets because they have personality, they live longer, and they can protect us. is this right?
Yes, "Dogs make better pets because they have personality, they live longer, and they can protect us" would make a good thesis for Reggie to use to persuade his mother that a dog would be a better choice.
Lorne is writing his band instructor to explain why he believes the band should offer private lessons in addition to the normal classroom instruction. Which sentence is a good reason to include in his letter to the band instructor?
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Private lessons could be offered after school and before school.
Private lessons include training in reading music, as well as playing music.
Private lessons mean added practice which will make the band play better together.
Mr. Corac teaches English, but he is trained in classical music.
"Private lessons mean added practice which will make the band play better together." would be a good reason for Lorne to include in his letter to the band instructor.
Felix has been assigned a research paper about school uniforms and whether or not they can help keep schools safe. He is of the opinion that school uniforms should not be required. He thinks that choosing their own clothes is important to helping students express themselves. Which of the following is the best research source for Felix to use in order to help him prove his point?
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a teenage fashion magazine
newspaper article about school safety
encyclopedia entry about clothing
directory for local high schools
A teenage fashion magazine would be the best research source for Felix to use in order to help him prove his point that school uniforms should not be required.
Ariana has been assigned an argumentative essay about the use of laptops in the middle school classroom.Which resource would be best in helping her to determine her position and support her ideas?
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an educational journal discussing the rewards of technology in the classroom
an encyclopedia article about the development of the laptop
a map of the state showing the location of all the middle schools
a blog written by a middle school student sharing his day-to-day experiences
An educational journal discussing the rewards of technology in the classroom would be the best resource to help Ariana determine her position and support her ideas about the use of laptops in the middle school classroom.
It is night, and our old house by the river is finally quiet. The baby has stopped its crying and been soothed back to sleep. Only the gentle lapping of the River Thames can be heard outside my window. London is wrapped in a deep sleep, waiting for the watchman to call in the new day.
I have lit the first of seven candles to write my story by. On the table next to me is the silk purse that holds my mother's pearls, and beside it is the ebony box whose treasure I am only now beginning to understand. Next to that, shining nearly as bright as the moon, stands a pair of silver shoes.
I have a great many things to tell, of how I came by the silver shoes and more. And this being my story and a fairy tale besides, I will start once upon a time . . . .
Which words from the FIRST paragraph reveal the story's point of view?
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its, baby
sleep, London
our, my
it, river
"Our" and "my" are the words from the first paragraph that reveal the story's point of view.
Suri was nowhere close to finishing the race. First, her shoelace came off. Then, her calves started feeling stiff. The farther she tried to get, the slower she moved. Suri looked up at the sky. When she saw the dark clouds, she felt even worried. But, I want to win, she thought. Today just isn't my lucky day.
As her heart began to give up hope, Suri saw lightning in the sky. The white flash reminded her of her grandmother."You must act without thinking about the result," her grandmother had once said.
"I must run because I want to," Suri told herself. "I shouldn't run because I have to win." Just like the flash of lightning, Suri felt a sudden rush of strength. She smiled and decided to run.
What characteristic from the piece proves it is a work of fiction?
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It is made up entirely of dialogue.
It has a plot and a definite setting.
The passage has many line breaks.
Each sentence is written in meter.
The characteristic from the piece that proves it is a work of fiction is that it has a plot and a definite setting.
what is the answer pick one of these
It is made up entirely of dialogue.
It has a plot and a definite setting.
The passage has many line breaks.
Each sentence is written in meter.