In this lesson two passages are used when making comparisons,
however, one passage may be used for a cause and effect
relationship, as in this example.
In"Dogs and People," several
cause and effect relationships are explained. The
text is linked to the book icon on the right. Open
it to refer to the text as you answer the question.
According to the selection, what happens when foxes
are selectively bred for tameness?
Think:
What are the key words in
this question?
happens
when . . . foxes selectively bred for
tameness
A strategy in this case might
be to find the answer
yourself in the text, and then look
for it in
the answers. Let's try that this time. The section
subtitled, "Tameness
Test" will be the source of needed information.
Type your answer to the question: According to the
selection, what happens when foxes are selectively
bred for tameness?
Now, look at the answer choices, and see if you can
find a similar answer.
Multiple Choice
Answers:
Answers
A.
Tame foxes always revert back to wild adults.
B.
Selective breeding always produces tame
foxes.
C.
After many generations, most pass the "tame
test."
D.
After several generations, most fail the "tame
test."
