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5.12.A Identify The Author's Viewpoint/Position & Explain The Basic Relationships Among Ideas In The Argument

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 5
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    How does the author try to convince people that the entire community will benefit from a dog park?
    He mentions that dog owners should have a fence around their yard for their dog.
    He includes the advantages of a dog park for people who do not have pets.
    He restates the fact that the town has a law requiring dogs to be leashed.
    He proves that most dog owners feel that their dog is safer on a leash.
    60s
    5.12.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
  • Q2
    How does the comparison in paragraph 5 support the author’s main argument?
    It explains that spending time at a dog park can have a positive effect on the behavior of dogs.
    It suggests that people should avoid approaching a dog they have not met before.
    It demonstrates that most dog owners prefer to have their dogs behave in a friendly way.
    It reveals that most dogs act in a similar way when encountering new people or .animals.
    60s
    5.12.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
  • Q3
    The author argues that a dog park would be good for dog owners because it would —
    provide them with assistance for dog training
    provide them with a place to talk with one another
    prevent them from walking their dogs on the street
    offer them an outdoor area to sit and relax
    60s
    5.12.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
  • Q4
    Why is paragraph 6 important to the author’s argument?
    It explains that the author has a plan for creating the park.
    It suggests that the author’s dog is familiar with the meadow in the park.
    It shows that the author has experience caring for dog parks.
    It proves that the author has found willing volunteers.
    60s
    5.12.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text

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