Are you thinking of welcoming a dog or cat into your home? Although all types of pets can be a great addition to any family, it is always best to check your local animal shelters instead of buying a pet from a breeder or pet store. In the United States alone, over one million adoptable dogs and cats in animal shelters are euthanized each year due to a lack of space and funding. Recognizing the severity of this issue is of utmost importance, and we should all do our part to help animals in need.TEAS 7 Reading Comprehension Diagnostic Test (45 Questions)
Which of the following characterizes the mode of this passage?
To persuade.
This is the correct answer. The passage has a persuasive mode, and is evident by phrases such as “it is always best”, “utmost importance”, and “we should all do our part”.
To inform.
This is incorrect. Although the passage contains a fact about the rate of pet euthanization, it is not the purpose of the passage and only serves to provide evidence to the pervasive argument.
To describe.
This is incorrect. The passage does describe the issue of pet euthanization and how people can help reduce these rates, but it is not the mode of the passage. The author makes a persuasive argument and urges readers to do something.
To satirize.
This is incorrect. Nothing in the passage is satirized. Rather, the author makes a persuasive argument and urges the readers to do something
Which of the following sentences is a logical addition to the end of the passage?
When you adopt a pet, you not only gain a new furry friend, but you can help save a life, too!
This is the correct answer. It is a logical addition to the end of the passage because it reaffirms what the author was persuading the readers to do: adopt a pet rather than buying one. This statement also references back to the evidence presented in the passage regarding the rate of animal euthanization.
Most pet stores are known to raise their prices for certain dog breeds, which contributes to an unnecessary competition between pets.
This is incorrect. The author only briefly mentions pet stores, and it is not the main idea of the passage. This sentence would seem a bit out of place since it goes into detail on something that was not expanded upon in the passage.
We should all make a monetary donation to our local pet shelters, as they need more support.
This is incorrect. Although this statement is persuasive and fits with the mode of the passage, the author did not mention monetary donations. Rather, the author is urging readers to adopt a pet rather than buying one. The detail regarding “lack of space and funding” in animal shelters is only a minor detail and would not warrant this additional sentence.
In order to make sure your pet transitions well from the shelter to your home, you should prepare your house accordingly.
This is incorrect. Even though this statement relates to the topic, it would not fit well with this passage because the author did not include information about helping pets transition from the shelter to a new home.
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