9. The author begins paragraphs 3 and 5 with the phrase, "On the other hand." This phrase is used to
contradict a later statement
contrast previous information
highlight an example
support the upcoming paragraph
10. In the final paragraph, the author says, "many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound,
and some never find good homes." Based on what you have read in the passage, why is this
most likely the case?
People think that puppies are cute and playful and do not always think about how much work it will
People see adult dogs as unhappy and dangerous, while they see puppies as cute and friendly.
People do not want to get a dog that does not have much time left to live.
People understand that most adult dogs still need to a lot of training before they understand how t