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ead the text. Choose the correct answers. MORE THAN A PET 1 Studies show that owning a pet has many benefits for people.Some benefits are obvious For example, dog owners may increase their physical activity by playing with and walking their dogs Other benefits may not be as apparent. Medical research shows that pet owners often have lower blood pressure, perhaps because their pets make them feel calmer and happier. However in some cases, pets can also save lives.There are many amazing stories about pets helping and protecting their human families. One such pet is Khan. He is a five-year-old Labrador Retriever and the beloved pet of the Hubkey family. 2 One day, four-year-old Nika was playing outside with the family's faithful dog, Khan. What neither Nika nor her mother knew was that there was also a deadly snake in their yard! The snake was near Nika and close to biting her. That is when Khan quickly made his move He grabbed Nika and took her to her mother on the patio At that same time, Nika's mom jumped up and saw the snake While skeptics might say a family dog can't discern danger, Mrs. Hubkey believes that Khan's behavior demonstrates his keen and unique perception. "Khan protects our family, just like any other family member would ," Indeed, he did. 1 Some benefits are obvious. Other benefits may not be as apparent. What does obvious mean? important interesting hidden clear 2 Skeptics might say a family dog can't discern danger. What does discern mean? recognize or perceive stop or end neglect or disregard start or make happen 3 What is the purpose of the text? to describe the Hubkey family's experience to illustrate how animals have instincts to protect to show how intelligent Khan is to convince people who don't have dogs that they should get one 4 Studies show that pets can help people with their __ problems. ) money health family home 5 Which sentence contains hedging language? While skeptics might say a family dog can't discern danger, Mrs. Hubkey believes that Khan's behavior demonstrates his keen and unique perception. ) Dog owners may increase their physical activity by playing with and walking their dogs. What neither Nika nor her mother knew was that there was also a deadly snake in their yard! "Khan protects our family.just like any other family member would." 6 Read this quotation."Khan protects our family, just like any other family member would." What is the purpose of the quotation? to show how much the Hubkey family loves Khan
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1. The correct answer is "clear." The text states that some benefits of owning a pet are obvious, meaning they are clear and easily understood.<br /><br />2. The correct answer is "recognize or perceive." The text states that skeptics might say a family dog can't discern danger, meaning they can't recognize or perceive it.<br /><br />3. The correct answer is "to illustrate how animals have instincts to protect." The text provides an example of Khan, the dog, protecting Nika from a deadly snake, demonstrating the protective instincts of animals.<br /><br />4. The correct answer is "health." The text mentions that medical research shows pet owners often have lower blood pressure, indicating that pets can help with health problems.<br /><br />5. The correct answer is "While skeptics might say a family dog can't discern danger, Mrs. Hubkey believes that Khan's behavior demonstrates his keen and unique perception." This sentence contains hedging language, as it presents a possibility (skeptics might say) rather than a definitive statement.<br /><br />6. The correct answer is "to show how much the Hubkey family loves Khan." The quotation emphasizes the protective nature of Khan towards the Hubkey family, indicating their love and appreciation for him.
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