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SET 32 Answers begin on page 121. Answer questions 356–358 on the basis of the following passage. 1 Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. 2 Over the last decade, a growing number of racers have been adopted to live out retirement as household pets, once there racing career is over. 3 Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. 4 People also worry that the greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need a large space to run. 5 ________. 6 In fact, racing grey- hounds are put up for adoption at a young age; even champion racers, who have the longest careers, only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. 7 Since greyhounds usually live to be 12–15 years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers. 8 Far from being nervous dogs, greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and, while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners and are sufficiently exer- cised with a few laps around a fenced-in backyard everyday. 9 Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs and usually cats as well, and are very affectionate and loyal. 10 A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone. 356. Which sentence, if inserted in the blank space labeled Part 5, would best help to focus the writer’s argument in the second paragraph? a. Even so, greyhounds are placid dogs.

b. These worries are based on false

impressions and are easily dispelled.

c. Retired greyhounds do not need race tracks

to keep in shape.

d. However, retired greyhounds are too old to

need much exercise. 357. Which of the following changes is needed in the first paragraph? a. Part 1: Change growing to increasing.

b. Part 2: Change there to their.

c. Part 1: Change is to was.

d. Part 2: Change have been adopted to

have adopted . 358. Which of the following sentences, if added between Parts 9 and 10 of the third paragraph, would be most consistent with the writer’s purpose, tone, and intended audience? a. Former racing dogs make up approximately 0.36 of all dogs owned as domestic pets in the United States.

b. Despite the fact that greyhounds make

excellent domestic pets, there is still a large number of former racers who have not been adopted.

c. Good-natured and tolerant dogs,

greyhounds speedily settle into any household, large or small; they are equally at ease in an apartment or a private home.

d. It is imperative that people overcome the

common myths they harbor about greyhounds that are preventing them from adopting these gentle dogs. – PA R A G R A P H D E V E L O P M E N T – 6 5