Question

The two small dogs faced each other on the sidewalk outside the store. Their teeth were bared. The fur on their backs stood straight up, and low growls could be heard from each of them. Just then, the store End of exam owner brought out a dog bone for each and tails began to wag. What is the central idea in this passage? A. Angry dogs can be distracted by food. B. Small dogs tend to get into fights. C. Hungry dogs wag their tails for bones. D. Many dogs do not get along well

Answer 1

The central idea in the above passage is A) Angry dogs can be distracted by food.

Reading through the choices, Choice A is the most feasible choice for the passage.

Choice B. - Dogs regardless of size tend to get into fights especially when they feel threatened or territorial.

Choice C. - Dogs wag their tails whenever they are happy and excited.

Choice D. - Dogs usually get along well, there are just some instance when they feel as though they are threatened thus their instinct to fight to protect their territories.