Test Talk: Argumentative

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read title and/or first sentence

go back and find evidence in the text each time

circle the first answer that sounds right

underline key words in the question

justify your answer

To explain why dogs are better behaved if they are used to being around people

to share information about a potential volunteer opportunity at the Medway dog park.

to suggest that many dog owners do not give their pets an opportunity to exercise

to convince the town council that the citizens of Medway would benefit from a dog park

he includes the advantages of a dog park for people who do not have pets.

he restates the fact that the town has a law requiring dogs to be leashed.

he mentions that dog owners should have a fence around their yard for their dog.

he proves that most dog owners feel that their dog is safer on a leash.

It suggests that people should avoid approaching a dog they have not met before.

It reveals that most dogs act in a similar way when encountering new people or animals.

It demonstrates that most dog owners prefer to have their dogs behave in a friendly way.

It explains that spending time at a dog park can have a positive effect on the behavior of dogs.