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

Question

What is the distinction?

Responses

The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.
The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.

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.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Which transitions would best show contrast between two or more ideas in a text? Select the two correct answers.
Responses

however
however

for example
for example

despite
despite

because
because

by and large
by and large

after all

Answer 3

however
despite

Answer 4

Which transitions would most effectively begin a conclusion? Select the two correct answers.
Responses

for example
for example

after all
after all

despite
despite

however
however

because
because

by and large

Answer 5

after all
by and large

Answer 6

Which transitions would best signal connections between ideas? Select the two correct answers.
Responses

after all
after all

for example
for example

however
however

because
because

by and large
by and large

despite

Answer 7

for example
because