(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 27
27.
In context, which is the best revision to sentence 15 (reproduced below)?
They need fresh food water and attention and entertainment.
AInsert "and" before "water".BReplace "They need" with "I want".CDelete all but the last "and" and add commas.DSwitch "fresh food water" and "and entertainment".
1 answer
The best revision to sentence 15 is:
A Insert "and" before "water".
The revised sentence would read: "They need fresh food and water and attention and entertainment." This revision improves clarity by properly separating the items in the list, ensuring that "fresh food" and "water" are correctly identified as two distinct necessities.
