Question

apply what youve learned to this new excerpt.
from responsible cat ownership by navita gupta
over 25% of households in the united states have at
least one cat. how can these cat owners keep their pets
happy and healthy? first, it is important to feed cats
healthy food. the amount of food a cat needs depends
on the size and activity level of the cat. for example, if
the cat is very playful, it will need more food as opposed
to a cat that spends most of the day lying around. either
way, it is important to keep cats on a feeding schedule.
most cat owners feed their cats twice a day—usually
around every eight to twelve hours. others choose to
feed their cats once per day. no matter what schedule
an owner chooses, food should never be left out all day.
this can cause cats to overeat and gain weight.
with which statement would gupta most likely agree?
○ most cats should eat more than once per day.
○ cats should have plenty of time for exercise.
○ cat owners should pay attention to how much their
cats eat.
○ active cats should be allowed to eat when they are
hungry.

Explanation:

The text emphasizes the importance of feeding cats healthy food and keeping them on a feeding schedule. It also mentions that the amount of food depends on the cat's size and activity level. Option C, "Cat owners should pay attention to how much their cats eat," aligns with the idea of considering the cat's needs (size and activity level) when determining food quantity. Option A is incorrect as the text doesn't suggest most cats should eat more than once a day. Option B about exercise is not mentioned in the given text. Option D goes against the idea of a feeding schedule as leaving food out all day (which is similar to letting them eat when hungry) can cause overeating.

Answer:

C. Cat owners should pay attention to how much their cats eat.