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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #35133 Cats
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Cats adopted from the local animal shelter are soothing inmates at the Lincoln County Jail in North Platte. Some inmates had been volunteering time at the shelter, cleaning cages and floors, walking dogs, and giving baths. Sheriff Jerome Kramer says he wondered having a couple of cats at the jail would help inmates pass the time and lower tensions. He says studies show that pets can help relieve stress. The cats have been a hit. Kramer says the inmates eagerly await their turns to take care of the two declawed, neutered males, Nemo and Serge. According to North Platte television station KNOR inmate, Guy Meyers says the cats 'bring out the soft part in you, just like your kids do."

According to studies, pets can ________

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Option 3: "be kids to owner"

Explanation: This option reflects the sentiment expressed by inmate Guy Meyers, who states that cats 'bring out the soft part in you, just like your kids do.' This indicates that pets can evoke nurturing feelings similar to those felt towards children.

Option 1: "help inmates"

Explanation: While the text discusses how pets can positively affect inmates, it does not explicitly state that pets help inmates directly. The focus is on the benefits of pets in general, particularly in relieving stress.

Option 2: "give shelter"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not mention pets providing shelter. Instead, it discusses the role of cats in the jail environment, not in providing shelter.

Option 4: "relieve stress"

Explanation: The text explicitly states that studies show pets can help relieve stress, which directly supports this option as a correct answer.

Option 5: "bring happiness"

Explanation: Although pets may bring happiness, the text does not specifically mention this. The focus is on stress relief and emotional nurturing rather than happiness.

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