Which responses most accurately represent the viewpoints of the authors?

Question

Select the two correct response.

Responses

The first author feels that visiting the zoo is fun, but the second author wonders if life in a zoo is fun for the animals.
The first author feels that visiting the zoo is fun, but the second author wonders if life in a zoo is fun for the animals.

Both authors view a visit to the zoo as a way to learn about animals.
Both authors view a visit to the zoo as a way to learn about animals.

The author of the first excerpt believes that zoos benefit animals, while the author of the second excerpt questions if this is true.
The author of the first excerpt believes that zoos benefit animals, while the author of the second excerpt questions if this is true.

Both authors believe that visiting a zoo is the best way to see exotic animals in their natural habitat.
Both authors believe that visiting a zoo is the best way to see exotic animals in their natural habitat.

Answer 1

The two correct responses that most accurately represent the viewpoints of the authors are:

1. The first author feels that visiting the zoo is fun, but the second author wonders if life in a zoo is fun for the animals.
2. The author of the first excerpt believes that zoos benefit animals, while the author of the second excerpt questions if this is true.