(1) People yell "Rats!" when something horrible happens because rats are unpopular creatures. (2) We feed them to our pet snakes. (3) For years, moms and dads have climbed on top of chairs to shriek when rats appeared in their kitchens.
(4) Some people keep a domesticated version of these smart rodents as pets. (5) How is it that the same animal one group hates can be so loved by others? (6) For one thing, there is a difference between the fuzzy domesticated rat and the wild version scavenging for food in city sewers.
(7) Pet rats that form a bond with their masters can grow to be kind. (8) Just as playful as dogs and cats. (9) Rats have been known to nap in human laps and hang out on their owners' shoulders. (10) The rat is a great pet for open-minded individuals who haven't already been brainwashed into hating rodents.
(11) Pet rats live for about 2.5 years and should be kept with other pet rats as they are social creatures. (12) They like to climb and exercise so many owners build elaborate cages of tubes and multiple levels so they can watch their fur babies play. (13) Pet rats like to have furniture where they can rest and toys to throw about their homes.
(14) Much like other pets, rats need a lot of care, so they shouldn't be taken on a whim. (15) They need fresh food water and attention and entertainment. (16) Keep your pet rats in the kitchen or living room, where they can spend time with their human family.
Question 24
24.
In context, which of the following is the best to insert at the beginning of sentence 4 (reproduced below)?
Some people keep a domesticated version of these smart rodents as pets.
AEventually,BTherefore,COn the other hand,DTo return to the subject,
1 answer
The best option to insert at the beginning of sentence 4 is C. On the other hand.
This phrase indicates a contrast to the earlier statements about the popularity of rats as pests and their negative perception. It introduces the idea that while many people dislike rats, there are others who appreciate and keep them as pets, highlighting the differing viewpoints on the same animal.
