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Question

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

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Responses which answer is correct and why

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 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 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.
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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

This response is accurate because the paragraph highlights the challenges of raising a puppy (training and attention) and contrasts that with the long-term benefit and joy of having a dog as a companion. The use of "Nevertheless" indicates a shift from the burdensome aspects of puppy care to the rewarding nature of companionship, presenting a clear distinction between the two ideas.