Question

Read the following passage:

Cheddar, Swiss, Gorgonzola, and Parmesan are all different types of cheeses we see in so many different types of food, but are cheeses safe to feed to your dog? Cheese in excess amounts can often cause digestive problems for many dogs. Many dogs are lactose intolerant at some level. Excess amounts of cheese given to canines can also lead to potentially greater risks, such as death. However, some veterinarians say that feeding cheese to your puppy can be quite beneficial. When dogs are recovering from illness, feeding them small amounts of cheese can be a good source of protein and vitamins A and B. It's also a great place to hide medication without them knowing.

If you were adding to this summary, which statement below would best support the main idea?

I have noticed that my dogs do not like cheese.
Cheese is too expensive to feed to dogs.
Dogs only like certain types of cheeses.
It is best to experiment with small amounts of cheese to check your dog's tolerance.

Answer 1

It is best to experiment with small amounts of cheese to check your dog's tolerance.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the answer choice that best fits with the idea of the passage, which talks about the risks and benefits of giving dogs cheese.

Answer 2

It is best to experiment with small amounts of cheese to check your dog's tolerance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Summaries should consist of key details that support the main idea of the original passage and not add new, unrelated information.

Main Idea

The existing passage mainly talks about how cheese can be harmful to some dogs due to intolerance. The passage gives different information about both the pros and cons of giving dogs cheese. Specifically, the text focuses on the intolerance some dogs have to cheese and the uses of cheese.

Adding to the Summary

When adding to a summary, the main idea should not change. So, another detail that supports the purpose of the passage is the best option.

The best answer choice is the last one given. This detail also focuses on dogs' intolerance to cheese, and how an owner can still have their dogs benefit from small amounts of cheese.

The first answer choice adds an unnecessary opinion that does not match the tone of the rest of the summary.

The next 2 answer choices add details that do not relate to dogs' tolerance or the benefits of cheese. So, they should not be added.