Problem Analysis:
The task involves reading a short story about Zed's pets and determining whether certain statements are true or false based on the information provided in the story. The story is as follows:
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Zed has lots of pets.
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He has six brown hens.
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He has a white ram.
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He has two white ducks.
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His pets like to play with him.
We need to evaluate four statements and mark them as true (✓) or false (✗) based on the details given in the story.
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Statements to Evaluate:
1.
Zed has a pet dog.
2.
Zed has a white ram.
3.
Zed has six brown hens.
4.
Zed's pets like to nap with him.
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Solution:
#### Statement 1:
Zed has a pet dog.
- The story does not mention a dog anywhere. The pets listed are:
- Six brown hens.
- One white ram.
- Two white ducks.
- Since there is no mention of a dog, this statement is
false.
#### Statement 2:
Zed has a white ram.
- The story explicitly states: "He has a white ram."
- This statement is
true.
#### Statement 3:
Zed has six brown hens.
- The story explicitly states: "He has six brown hens."
- This statement is
true.
#### Statement 4:
Zed's pets like to nap with him.
- The story states: "His pets like to play with him."
- There is no mention of the pets liking to nap with him. The story only mentions that they like to play with him.
- This statement is
false.
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Final Answers:
1.
Zed has a pet dog. → ✗ (False)
2.
Zed has a white ram. → ✓ (True)
3.
Zed has six brown hens. → ✓ (True)
4.
Zed's pets like to nap with him. → ✗ (False)
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{✗} \\
2. & \text{✓} \\
3. & \text{✓} \\
4. & \text{✗} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of noting details worksheet.
