Read the paragraph.
(1) dogs are great pets for families because they teach children many important life lessons. (2) a dog must be walked and fed at certain times during the day. (3) when a child is in charge of these tasks, he or she learns to be dependable and disciplined. (4) to take care of a dog might interfere with homework or other activities, but it’s essential for children to have some responsibility. (5) in addition, dogs are loyal, playful, loving companions.
which is the best revision of sentence 4 to eliminate contradictory information?
a) just like homework and other activities, to take care of a dog teaches a child about responsibility.
b) if a child has other things to do, such as homework and other activities, taking care of a dog could be too much.
c) homework and other activities are very important, but taking care of the family dog should be the priority.
d) there are many ways to teach a child about responsibility besides taking care of a dog, such as homework and other activities.
the answer is a

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