Question

\its imperative that our neighborhood enforces a ban on aggressive dog breeds like rottweilers and pit bulls. just last month, in another neighborhood, there was a terrifying incident where a dog attacked a child, resulting in severe injuries. these specific breeds have been involved in numerous other dangerous encounters, posing an unacceptable risk to our community. weve heard countless stories from concerned residents about their terrifying encounters with these aggressive dogs. its clear from these personal experiences that these breeds are a constant threat to our safety. allowing them to roam freely in our neighborhood is a disaster waiting to happen. we cant ignore these real-life incidents and the genuine fear theyve instilled in our community. banning these dangerous breeds is the only way to prevent catastrophic tragedy.\

1. what is the primary argument presented by the author?

• there should not be a neighborhood breed-specific dog ban because the breeds in question are affectionate and pose no threat to the community.
• all dogs, regardless of breed, should be banned from the neighborhood to ensure safety.
• the ban on aggressive dog breeds should be enforced to protect the neighborhood from potential dangers.
• dog ownership should be encouraged without any restrictions to promote community well-being.

Explanation:

Analyze the passage

Using the Reading Comprehension knowledge point, the text argues that a neighborhood ban on aggressive dog breeds like Rottweilers and Pit Bulls is imperative to prevent catastrophic tragedy, citing a recent attack and safety concerns.

Evaluate the options

Using the Argument Analysis knowledge point, we compare the options to the author's main claim:

• Option 1 suggests no ban should exist, which contradicts the text.
• Option 2 claims all dogs should be banned, which is too broad.
• Option 3 states the ban on aggressive breeds should be enforced to protect the neighborhood, matching the author's thesis.
• Option 4 promotes unrestricted dog ownership, which contradicts the text.

Answer:

• There should not be a neighborhood breed-specific dog ban because the breeds in question are affectionate and pose no threat to the community.
• All dogs, regardless of breed, should be banned from the neighborhood to ensure safety.
• The ban on aggressive dog breeds should be enforced to protect the neighborhood from potential dangers. (Correct answer)
• Dog ownership should be encouraged without any restrictions to promote community well-being.