Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Dogs need a lot of training and attention when they are puppies. Nevertheless, they make amazing companions for life.
What is the distinction?

(1 point)
Responses

The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life.
The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life.

The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog.
The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog.

The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog.
The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog.

The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of

Answer 1

The third response.

Explanation: The sentence uses "Nevertheless" to present an alternative way of thinking — although puppies require a lot of training and attention (a difficulty), the writer points out the positive side that dogs become amazing lifelong companions.