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7. You can conclude that the author of this passage thinks that
a. there are many benefits linked to pet ownership
b. cats make better pets than dogs

c. people in nursing homes are very lonely
d. New York stockbrokers have the most stressful jobs

8. Which of these is an opinion?

a. Dogs need to be walked regularly.
b. It is impossible to stay in a bad mood when pets start to snuggle close.
c. Research supports the mood-enhancing effects of pets.
d. Exercise is essential to overall health.

9. The passage was mainly written to
a. encourage pet adoption amongst the elderly
b. warn readers about the dangers of stress
c. categorize different methods of coping with stress

d. advocate pet ownership as a means to cope with stress

10. In the context of this passage, what does the word unwind mean?
a. to loosen from a spool

b. to untangle
c. to relax
d. to become stressed

True or False

Check “T” for true and “F” for false.

1. Nursing home residents reported less loneliness
T F
when they spent time with other people than when
they were visited by dogs.
2. Pets are linked to stabilizing blood pressure better
T F
than prescribed drugs.
3. When conducting a stressful task people T F
experienced the least amount of stress when their
spouse was present.

4. The additional work and responsibility of pet T F
ownership can lead to stress.
5. Walking with a dog can make a person more T F
approachable.

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