Question

Use “Rescue an Animal and You May Save a Life” to answer this question.

Which statement best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

A
Even though shelters begin with good intentions, they can still cause harm to animals.
B
Private animal shelters are not regulated and therefore should be closed.
C
Adopting a pet from a shelter is a risky prospect.
D
People who want to harm animals often open shelters.

Answer 1

A

Paragraph 2 explains that shelters often start with good intentions but can end up harming animals (overcrowding, neglect, unnecessary euthanasia), so A best captures its main idea. B, C, and D overstate or misrepresent the paragraph.