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(1) everyone knows that a home should be "child-proof" to protect young babies and toddlers from illness and injury. (2) pets are also in danger from many common household sources which many people don't realize. (3) pets can chew and swallow seemingly safe things, resulting in disaster. (4) it may seem perfectly harmless to toss a pet a grape or a raisin as a treat, but these can be very deadly. (5) although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems will result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins. (6) kidney failure frequently occurs. (7) flowering plants, when eaten by pets, can also be lethal. (8) lilies are especially toxic to cats by causing kidney failure. (9) azaleas and rhododendrons can lead to serious problems for dogs. (10) vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous system problems can result. (11) small amounts of xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free candy, chewing gum, cookies, and other baked goods, can cause low blood sugar and liver damage in dogs. (12) it doesn't take much of this stuff to cause serious problems. (13) there are many other common household items that are hazardous to pets. (14) all pet owners should educate themselves about these items and the effects that they have on pets. (15)every effort should be made to "pet-proof" homes to provide safe and healthy environments for pets.
read the passage on the left to answer the following questions:
1) which sentence conveys a tone that is inconsistent with the rest of the passage? a) sentence 3 b) sentence 6 c) sentence 12 d) sentence 13
2) what is the author's purpose in writing this article? a) to entertain b) to tell a story c) to give information d) to describe an event
3) based on the passage, readers can infer that a) there are relatively few dangers to pets in the home. b) people should not have pets and plants in the same home. c) dogs are at greater risk than cats for household injuries. d) pets face many of the same household dangers as young children.
4) you have just adopted a puppy from your local humane society. according to this article, why should you avoid giving your puppy "people food? " a) your puppy could gain too much weight. b) your puppy could refuse to eat dog food. c) your puppy could become lazy and refuse to play with you. d) your puppy could develop gastrointestinal and kidney problems.