Part A

Question

In "The Case for Shelter Animals," what does the author explain about how society depicts pets?

Responses

Pets are a lot of trouble to care for.
Pets are a lot of trouble to care for.

Pets are funny and always creating mischief.
Pets are funny and always creating mischief.

Pets from shelters are better than those from breeders.
Pets from shelters are better than those from breeders.

Pets bring happiness and love to a household.
Pets bring happiness and love to a household.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Responses

"They are treasured and beloved family members."
"They are treasured and beloved family members."

"As a result, many of their animals are sickly or poorly socialized."
"As a result, many of their animals are sickly or poorly socialized."

"Often, they do not even treat common medical conditions."
"Often, they do not even treat common medical conditions."

"This is why, every day, thousands of people make the decision to get a pet."

Answer 1

Part A
The correct answer is: Pets bring happiness and love to a household.

Part B
The evidence that best supports the answer to Part A is: "They are treasured and beloved family members."