hedgies (1) are you thinking about getting a new pet? (2) would you like to try something a little…

hedgies (1) are you thinking about getting a new pet? (2) would you like to try something a little different? (3) get a hedgehog. (4) a hedgehog is a mammal, and it is about the same size as a guinea pig. (5) it has bright eyes and a pointy snout. (6) the outside of a hedgehog is contained with sharp quills, but the underside of this animal is soft and fluffy. (7) hedgehogs, or hedgies as some people call them, are affectionate, and they form strong bonds with their owners. (8) for example, its important not to frighten a hedgehog, especially when its still getting to know you. (9) if it feels threatened, it might stick you with its quills. (10) but once a hedgehog considers you a friend, it will become a perfect companion. (11) these animals dont shed the way some dogs and cats do. (12) they dont bark, scratch the furniture, or have to be taken out for a walk on a rainy night. (13) they like to play at night but can be trained to play in the daytime, so whatever your schedule, youll be able to enjoy spending time with your hedgie. (14) and these animals live longer than gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs, which means that youll be able to enjoy your pet for many years. 4 roland would like to add a sentence to the beginning of the fourth paragraph (sentences 11 - 14) to introduce the ideas in this paragraph. which of the following would be the best sentence to add just before sentence 11? f a hedgehog is a hard pet to care for. g hedgehogs dont shed, bark, or scratch the furniture. h the hedgehog will be the perfect companion for you. j there are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.

hedgies (1) are you thinking about getting a new pet? (2) would you like to try something a little different? (3) get a hedgehog. (4) a hedgehog is a mammal, and it is about the same size as a guinea pig. (5) it has bright eyes and a pointy snout. (6) the outside of a hedgehog is contained with sharp quills, but the underside of this animal is soft and fluffy. (7) hedgehogs, or hedgies as some people call them, are affectionate, and they form strong bonds with their owners. (8) for example, its important not to frighten a hedgehog, especially when its still getting to know you. (9) if it feels threatened, it might stick you with its quills. (10) but once a hedgehog considers you a friend, it will become a perfect companion. (11) these animals dont shed the way some dogs and cats do. (12) they dont bark, scratch the furniture, or have to be taken out for a walk on a rainy night. (13) they like to play at night but can be trained to play in the daytime, so whatever your schedule, youll be able to enjoy spending time with your hedgie. (14) and these animals live longer than gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs, which means that youll be able to enjoy your pet for many years. 4 roland would like to add a sentence to the beginning of the fourth paragraph (sentences 11 - 14) to introduce the ideas in this paragraph. which of the following would be the best sentence to add just before sentence 11? f a hedgehog is a hard pet to care for. g hedgehogs dont shed, bark, or scratch the furniture. h the hedgehog will be the perfect companion for you. j there are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.

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Brief Explanations:

The fourth - paragraph lists positive aspects of hedgehogs as pets like not shedding, barking etc. Option J "There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets." serves as an effective introduction to these positive traits. Option F is negative about hedgehogs as pets. Option G is too specific about being a perfect companion without introducing the general idea of great pets first. Option H is also too specific about being a perfect companion.

Answer:

J. There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.