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Pet Dangers
Carole Jenkins
The grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.
Everyone knows that a home should be "child-proof" to protect young babies and toddlers from illness and injury. (2) Pets are also in danger from many common household sources which many people don't realize. (3) Pets can chew and swallow seemingly safe things, resulting in disaster.
(4) It may seem perfectly harmless to toss a pet a grape or a raisin as a treat, but these can be very deadly. (5) Although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems will result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins. (6) Kidney failure frequently occurs.
(7) Flowering plants, when eaten by pets, can also be lethal. (8) Lilies are especially toxic to cats by causing kidney failure. (9) Azaleas and rhododendrons can lead to serious problems for dogs. (10) Vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous system problems can result.
(11) Small amounts of Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free candy, chewing gum, cookies, and other baked goods, can cause low blood sugar and liver damage in dogs. (12) It doesn't take much of this stuff to cause serious problems.
(13) There are many other common household items that are hazardous to pets. (14) All pet owners should educate themselves about these items and the effects that they have on pets. (15)Every effort should be made to "pet-proof" homes to provide safe and healthy environments for pets.
Question
Based on the passage, readers can infer that
Responses
A all grape-sized fruits are dangerous to pets.all grape-sized fruits are dangerous to pets.
B flowering plants such as roses may be dangerous to pets.flowering plants such as roses may be dangerous to pets.
C any type of chewing gum or cookies is dangerous for pets.any type of chewing gum or cookies is dangerous for pets.
D it is not essential to worry about indoor threats to pets.it is not essential to worry about indoor threats to pets.
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Carole Jenkins
The grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.
Everyone knows that a home should be "child-proof" to protect young babies and toddlers from illness and injury. (2) Pets are also in danger from many common household sources which many people don't realize. (3) Pets can chew and swallow seemingly safe things, resulting in disaster.
(4) It may seem perfectly harmless to toss a pet a grape or a raisin as a treat, but these can be very deadly. (5) Although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems will result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins. (6) Kidney failure frequently occurs.
(7) Flowering plants, when eaten by pets, can also be lethal. (8) Lilies are especially toxic to cats by causing kidney failure. (9) Azaleas and rhododendrons can lead to serious problems for dogs. (10) Vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous system problems can result.
(11) Small amounts of Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free candy, chewing gum, cookies, and other baked goods, can cause low blood sugar and liver damage in dogs. (12) It doesn't take much of this stuff to cause serious problems.
(13) There are many other common household items that are hazardous to pets. (14) All pet owners should educate themselves about these items and the effects that they have on pets. (15)Every effort should be made to "pet-proof" homes to provide safe and healthy environments for pets.
Question
Based on the passage, readers can infer that
Responses
A all grape-sized fruits are dangerous to pets.all grape-sized fruits are dangerous to pets.
B flowering plants such as roses may be dangerous to pets.flowering plants such as roses may be dangerous to pets.
C any type of chewing gum or cookies is dangerous for pets.any type of chewing gum or cookies is dangerous for pets.
D it is not essential to worry about indoor threats to pets.it is not essential to worry about indoor threats to pets.
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GPT-4o mini
Based on the passage, readers can infer that:
**B** flowering plants such as roses may be dangerous to pets.
The passage mentions that flowering plants can be lethal to pets and specifically lists lilies as particularly toxic to cats and azaleas and rhododendrons as problematic for dogs. While it doesn't explicitly state that roses are dangerous, the general warning about flowering plants implies a potential risk. The other options make claims that are not supported by the text.
**B** flowering plants such as roses may be dangerous to pets.
The passage mentions that flowering plants can be lethal to pets and specifically lists lilies as particularly toxic to cats and azaleas and rhododendrons as problematic for dogs. While it doesn't explicitly state that roses are dangerous, the general warning about flowering plants implies a potential risk. The other options make claims that are not supported by the text.