Name__________________________________________Date___________________________
Reading Comprehension
Volume 1, Number 11, November 18, 1996
www.rhlschool.com

Who's Smarter?

     Many people __1__ that dogs are more intelligent than cats. I’m not
so sure about that. Isn’t it __2__ that cats are really __3__ than dogs,
so smart that they choose to keep it a secret?
     When you talk to a dog, he reacts enthusiastically. Your dog just
loves to let you know that he __4__ and treasures every word you say.
Cats aren’t that eager to please.
     The next time you talk to your cat, watch her eyes carefully. If you
can keep the __5__ interesting by discussing a __6__ such as “eat”,
you should be able to detect a reaction. But you’ll have to look __7__.
Cats are cool!
     Cats don’t feel that you need to __8__ how smart they are.
Maybe they don’t __9__ you to figure out who really runs your __10__.

1.  ____________________         6.  ____________________

2.  ____________________         7.  ____________________

3.  ____________________         8.  ____________________

4.  ____________________         9.  ____________________ 

5.  ____________________         10. ____________________

Copyright 1996 RHL