Text 1: Cats Purr for Many Reasons
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A purr is a low rumbling sound a cat makes. People often wonder why cats purr. Cats purr for many reasons.
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Cats may purr to ask for food or attention. A mother cat may purr to call her kittens to her when it is time for them to feed. Then, she will feed them and keep them warm. Kittens also purr to call their mothers to them. They can purr to let their mother know if they are hungry or are cold.
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Purring is an important way for cats to communicate. By paying attention to what is going on when a cat purrs, people can better understand what a cat wants or needs.
Text 2: Cats Love Cardboard Boxes
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House cats love boxes! They use them as a fun place to play and a cozy place to sleep.
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Cats will explore a box by sniffing and looking in and around every corner. Cats will play with the box by jumping in and out of it. They will also roll around inside the box and paw at the sides of their new play place.
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In addition to being a great toy, cats will use a cardboard box as a spot to relax. One minute, a cat will be rolling and jumping around inside the box. The next minute, it will be curled up in a corner sound asleep.
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Whether cats need something new to play with, or a safe spot to curl up and sleep, a cardboard box can be a great toy for house cats!
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How is the description of cats different in Text 2 than in Text 1?
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Only Text 2 describes how cats like to play.
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Only Text 2 describes how cats let their kittens know that it is time to eat.
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Only Text 2 describes how mother cats call their kittens.
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Only Text 2 describes how cats communicate.