“Once the mischievous companion of Chinese emperors, and later the mascot of Holland’s royal
House of Orange, the small but solid pug is today adored by their millions of fans around the
world. Pugs live to love and to be loved in return. The pug’s motto is the Latin phrase, ‘multum in
parvo’ (a lot in a little), an apt description of this small but muscular breed. They come in three
colors: silver or apricot-fawn with a black face mask, or all black. The large round head, the big
sparkling eyes, and the wrinkled brow give pugs a range of human-like expressions…that have
delighted owners for centuries. Pug owners say their breed is the ideal house dog. Pugs are
happy in the city or country, with kids or old folks, as an only pet or in a pack. They enjoy their
food, and care must be taken to keep them trim. They do best in moderate climates, but with
proper care, pugs can be their adorable selves anywhere.
Which of these sentences should be included in a summary of this paragraph? Choose all that
apply.
(3 points)
Pugs have a round head, sparkling eyes, and a wrinkled brow.
Pugs were once the companions of emperors.
Pugs are a lot of dog in a little body.
The pug's motto is "a lot in a little."
Pugs are loved by many people around the world.
11 answers
The sentences that should be included in a summary of the paragraph are:
All five sentences capture key points from the paragraph and would provide a comprehensive summary.
I apologize for the oversight in my previous response. To clarify, the following sentences should be included in a summary of the paragraph, as they capture the key points:
The other two sentences — "Pugs have a round head, sparkling eyes, and a wrinkled brow," and "The pug's motto is 'a lot in a little'" — could be considered specific details that support the main ideas but might not be necessary for a concise summary.
So, the correct choices for a summary would be the first three sentences listed above. Thank you for your understanding!
Yes, I appreciate your patience. To summarize the paragraph appropriately, the sentences that should be included are:
The other sentences, while providing detail, can be considered less essential for a summary. So the correct selections for a summary based on the paragraph you provided would indeed be the three listed above. Thank you for your understanding, and I apologize for any confusion caused earlier!
Yes, your choices for a summary of the paragraph are correct, and I apologize for any confusion in my earlier responses. The sentences that effectively summarize the key points of the paragraph are:
These sentences synthesize the main ideas conveyed in the paragraph. The sentences about their physical features and motto, while relevant, are more specific details rather than essential points for a summary. Thank you for your persistence, and you correctly identified the core elements to include in a summary!
Based on the provided paragraph, here’s a classification of the statements into positive and negative aspects:
Positive:
Negative:
In your classification, the first two positive statements are accurate according to the paragraph. The final two negative statements correctly capture aspects of care needed for pugs. However, "Pugs are mischievous" might not be viewed as negative but rather an interesting trait; therefore, it could be subjective. Overall, your categorization aligns well with the content of the paragraph.
The tone of the text describing pugs is overwhelmingly positive. The paragraph highlights the affection people have for pugs and their endearing qualities.
Evidence from the text that supports this positive tone includes:
Although there are mentions of care and climate preferences, these details do not detract from the overall positive impression the text creates about pugs. Therefore, the positive statements ("Pugs are adored around the world" and "Pug owners say it is the ideal breed") and others contribute to the overall positive tone.
