Question 1

According to the passage, what type of animal makes the best pets?

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pets that roam free

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caged animals

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aquarium animals

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horses

Question 2

Based on the information in the text, what animal would you say the author likes the most?

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dog

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bearded dragons

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cat

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snakes

Question 3

Which statement from the passage is best supported by the information in the chart -

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Dogs are often the best-loved pet because they are more active.

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Cats are often found lounging around their owner’s house

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Some birds sing sweet songs, some birds sing and make small talk, and yet other birds will have
a conversation.

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For example, one type of lizard that is often kept as a pet is called a Bearded Dragon. Bearded
dragons, enjoy being held and hanging on the shoulder of their owners from time to time.

Question 4

Which line or lines in the poem provide evidence that the author does not really want a Dodo for a pet?

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Line 26

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Line 17

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Line 21

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Line 2

Question 5

The language in “I want a Dodo for a Pet” mostly appeals to the senses of -

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Sight and feeling

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Smell and taste

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Sight and Hearing

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Hearing and smelling

Question 6

The poet titles the poem, “I Want a Dodo for a Pet” most likely because - ?

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The poet wishes many animals, including the Dodo, were not extinct

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It is the poet’s favorite animal

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The poet used to have a Dodo for a pet.

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The poet knows animals, including the Dodo, will always be around

Question 7

How are both texts similar?”

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In both texts, the dog is the most selected animals.

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In “Pets of All Kinds”, the author likes dogs best; in “I want a Dodo For a Pet,” the author likes
Dodos the best.

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In both texts, the animals included are all common pets.

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In “Pets of All Kinds”, the animals are all domestic; in “I want a Dodo For a Pet”, the animals
are all living in a zoo.

Question 8

How are both texts different?

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In “Pets of All Kinds”, the author uses fact and opinions; in “I want a Dodo For a Pet,” the author uses opinions.

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In “Pets of All Kinds”, the author uses opinions only; in “I want a Dodo For a Pet,” the author uses facts and opinions

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In both texts, the author uses opinion only

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In both texts, the author uses facts only

Question 9

All of the following are examples of how facts are different than opinions except -

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A statement that expresses a belief, value, or feeling

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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A statement that is based on proven data

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A statement about a topic that can change over time

Question 10

All of the following are examples of persuasive text except –

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Textbook

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Newspaper

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Commercials

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Internet

Question 11

All of the following are examples of exaggeration except

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It takes many people working together to save the Everglades.

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River of Grass

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Kids love it!

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I am so hungry I could eat a horse!

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