Use the paragraph to answer the question. Dogs need a lot of training and attention when they are puppies. Nevertheless, they make amazing companions for life. What is the distinction? (1 point) Responses The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog. The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog. The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life. The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life. The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life. The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life. The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog.

The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.

Which transition is appropriate for this sentence? Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point) People used twice as much water as the rule allowed. , the well ran dry.

Therefore

Which transitions would best show contrast between two or more ideas in a text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses by and large by and large for example for example despite despite after all after all because because however

despite

however

Which transitions would most effectively begin a conclusion? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses because because despite despite for example for example however however after all after all by and large

for example

after all

Which transitions would best signal connections between ideas? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses despite despite because because by and large by and large for example for example after all after all however

because

however

The distinction being made in the paragraph is that the writer contrasts the idea that puppies require a lot of training and attention with the idea that dogs make amazing companions for life. Therefore, the correct response is: The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.