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Pets Paired Passage

Quiz by Wendy Tamney

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  • Q1
    According to the passage, what type of animal makes the best pets?
    caged animals
    aquarium animals
    horses
    pets that roam free
    60s
  • Q2
    Based on the information in the text, what animal would you say the author likes the most?
    bearded dragons
    cat
    dog
    snakes
    60s
  • Q3
    Which statement from the passage is best supported by the information in the chart -
    Cats are often found lounging around their owner’s house
    Some birds sing sweet songs, some birds sing and make small talk, and yet other birds will have a conversation.
    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.
    Dogs are often the best-loved pet because they are more active.
    60s
  • Q4
    Which line or lines in the poem provide evidence that the author does not really want a Dodo for a pet?
    Line 17
    Line 21
    Line 2
    Line 26
    60s
  • Q5
    The language in “I want a Dodo for a Pet” mostly appeals to the senses of -
    Smell and taste
    Sight and Hearing
    Hearing and smelling
    Sight and feeling
    60s
  • Q6
    The poet titles the poem, “I Want a Dodo for a Pet” most likely because - ?
    It is the poet’s favorite animal
    The poet used to have a Dodo for a pet.
    The poet knows animals, including the Dodo, will always be around
    The poet wishes many animals, including the Dodo, were not extinct
    60s
  • Q7
    How are both texts similar?”
    In “Pets of All Kinds”, the author likes dogs best; in “I want a Dodo For a Pet,” the author likes Dodos the best.
    In both texts, the animals included are all common pets.
    In both texts, the dog is the most selected animals.
    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.
    60s
  • Q8
    How are both texts different?
    In “Pets of All Kinds”, the author uses opinions only; in “I want a Dodo For a Pet,” the author uses facts and opinions
    In “Pets of All Kinds”, the author uses fact and opinions; in “I want a Dodo For a Pet,” the author uses opinions.
    In both texts, the author uses opinion only
    In both texts, the author uses facts only
    60s
  • Q9
    All of the following are examples of how facts are different than opinions except -
    A statement that expresses a belief, value, or feeling
    A statement that can be proven true or false.
    A statement that is based on proven data
    A statement about a topic that can change over time
    60s
  • Q10
    All of the following are examples of persuasive text except –
    Newspaper
    Commercials
    Textbook
    Internet
    60s
  • Q11
    All of the following are examples of exaggeration except
    River of Grass
    Kids love it!
    I am so hungry I could eat a horse!
    It takes many people working together to save the Everglades.
    60s

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