found in zoos across the United States.
D. Large cats kept as pets can be especially menacing to people living nearby, and a thorough screening
process can ensure that only qualified owners are approved for licensing.
Item 12
Selected-Response
In paragraph 4 of "Ban Ownership of Exotic Pets," what is one way the author effectively supports the
purpose of the passage?
A. by relaying a series of personal anecdotes from people who have owned tigers
B. by concluding with examples of how big cat bans have been successful
C. by starting with recognition of a counterargument about government restrictions
D. by including quotations from various experts who have written laws in
different
states