My parents won't get our family a dog, and it is really bringing me down. Every other kid on my street has a dog or cat, and we are the only family on the block without one. I'm eleven years old, and all I've really ever wanted is a dog that I can play with
and that can sleep under my bed at night.
Judging by the tone of this passage, which sentence would be the BEST conclusion?
es
A)
Dogs are extremely companionable and imminently trainable with effort.
B)
Scientists believe that having a dog can increase a person's life expectancy.
A dog can be a trustworthy aid for loneliness and also a safeguard for the
home at night
I'm hoping that if I save up half the money for a dog that my parents will
finally give in
D)

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