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Cats vs. Dogs

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There are many different choices when looking for a pet. Despite all the different possibilities, people will often choose either a cat or a dog. There really isn't any question though. Except in one particular circumstance, one should always choose the cat. First, cats are cleaner than dogs. Cats are constantly cleaning themselves. I am pretty sure the only time they lick anything is to clean it. If a cat starts licking you, it's because you are dirty and it wishes you were clean. Dogs lick everything, including your face and mouth. When a dog licks your mouth, it's like you've kissed anything the dog likes, including the bottom of your shoes and probably the toilet. Second, cats are way more considerate than dogs. Dogs will drool on your fresh laundered linen all the time just because they want to, but cats try to make your clothes and furniture warmer by adding their fur. Cats use a litter box in order to contain their waste to a particular area, while dogs will use your shoes or favorite rug so that you know they mean business. A dog will bring you a stick or a ball you throw away, because it doesn't care that you threw it away for a reason. A cat will bring you dead animals because it wants to ensure your survival. Finally, cats are more protective than dogs. Dogs will bark at cars for no reason and wake you up in the middle of the night. However, if a cat thinks a shadow is trying to suffocate you while you sleep, it will leap into action immediately to defend you.

Question 1

Based on the passage, which of the following is a conclusion made by the author?

Answer

Cats are superior to dogs in cleanliness and protectiveness.

Rationale

The author explicitly argues that cats are cleaner and more protective than dogs, supporting the conclusion that cats are superior in those areas.

Answer choices

A. Cats only lick humans when the cat needs to be cleaned.
B. Dogs are the worst pets because they can do tricks.
C. Fish can be considered as pets only if one is allergic to cats.
D. Cats are superior to dogs in cleanliness and protectiveness.

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Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on the opinions provided in the passage?

Answer

Cats are generally cleaner than dogs because they constantly clean themselves.

Rationale

The passage specifically states that cats are cleaner because they constantly clean themselves. Choice c follows directly from the author's reasoning.

Answer choices

A. If someone is not allergic to cats, they should consider getting a dog.
B. Cats and dogs both make equally good pets, but fish are even better.
C. Cats are generally cleaner than dogs because they constantly clean themselves.
D. Dogs are more protective than cats because they bark at everything.

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Question 4

Which of the following conclusions does the phrase “it will leap into action immediately to defend you” imply about cats in the passage?

Answer

Cats are attentive and respond to threats.

Rationale

The phrase indicates that cats are portrayed as alert and responsive to perceived threats, particularly when protecting their owners.

Answer choices

A. Cats are attentive and respond to threats.
B. Cats are physical and capable of quick movements.
C. Cats possess a supernatural ability to detect unusual activity.
D. Cats are playful and enjoy hunting.

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Question 5

When the author states that dogs “will use your shoes or favorite rug so that you know they mean business,” which of the following definitions best interprets the meaning of the phrase “mean business”?

Answer

Intend to be serious or determined

Rationale

“Mean business” is an idiom meaning to be serious or determined, rather than referring literally to business or commerce. PASSAGE 5 — Social Media Questions 18–19 More and more people are downloading social media to their devices every day. As of 2019, 40% of the world's population had at least one social media account, 2 million more people than in 2013. Supporters of social media contend that it facilitates relationships and makes connecting effortless. However, opponents argue that it can be dangerous. According to the study “Associations between social media and cyberbullying,” published in the journal mHealth, people who use social media have an increased chance of being bullied online. These sites also put citizens' personal information at risk. In fact, some might claim that social media is destroying society.

Answer choices

A. To start a commercial enterprise
B. Show they are hard workers
C. Negotiate a tough deal
D. Intend to be serious or determined

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Which of the following statements can be inferred as the author's purpose for writing the passage?

Answer

To argue cats are generally a superior choice for a pet compared to dogs

Rationale

The author compares cats and dogs in order to argue that cats are the better choice (see "one should always choose the cat"). The purpose is to argue for cats, while compare and contrast is only the method.

Answer choices

A. To inform about the challenges pet owners face when choosing between cats and dogs
B. To provide a balanced view on the advantages and disadvantages of owning various types of pets
C. To compare and contrast the typical behaviors of cats and dogs
D. To argue cats are generally a superior choice for a pet compared to dogs

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