Question

adopt a pet
owning a pet
pets are loyal companions and can benefit their owners in a
number of ways. apart from being a companion and playmate, a
pet brings joy and relaxation to its owner. hillary johnson, a
renowned psychologist, in her article \a pet is the best medicine,\
states that a pet can benefit its owner both emotionally and
psychologically. she says that pets have the ability to reduce
anxiety and contribute to the overall well - being of their owners.
animal shelters and rescue organizations
in the united states, thousands of animals, especially dogs and
cats, end up in animal shelters every year, and the numbers are
increasing everyday, because most people prefer buying pets
from breeders to adopting from shelters or rescue organizations.
animal shelters are full of pets who are either lost or have been
abandoned by their owners. even though shelters and rescue
organizations provide care for animals, the animals crave love
and are in desperate need of a home and a family.
adopting pets saves money and time
adopting a pet from an animal shelter is cheaper, or sometimes
free, as opposed to buying one from a pet shop. most animal
shelters contain pets that have already been vaccinated and
house trained. pets that have lost their homes in the past are
usually aware of the basic commands and do not require
extensive training. moreover, there are organizations like the
shelter pet project that focuses mainly on promoting animal
adoption and provides pets of various breeds. this gives a

select the correct answer.
which statement best explains how the structure of the passage helps the author develop his or her argument?
a. the passage contains sections, which enables the author to give an elaborate description of his or her ideas.
b. the passage is separated into sections with headings, which enables the author to compare and contrast his
or her ideas precisely.
c. the passage contains headings, which enables the author to give additional information to the readers.
d. the passage is divided into sections with headings, which enables the author to organize and introduce the
main ideas in the text.

Explanation:

Answer:

D. The passage is divided into sections with headings, which enables the author to organize and introduce the main ideas in the text.