Question

but what does that mean? and then there are the stacks of canned food, boasting loudly of their superior contents. whats the difference among these foods? does it matter what you feed your dog or cat? yes, it does matter. and the text on the package does not always tell the whole story. according to the american pet products association (appa), 68 percent of u.s. households own a pet. the appa also estimates that u.s. pet owners will spend $25 million on pet food in 2016. but the contents, quality, and cost of foods vary dramatically. a foods national popularity does not necessarily equate to a healthy choice, especially when advertising plays such a heavy role in sales. to select the best nutritional match for your pet, it is important to understand what youre buying. history of commercial pet food the first food prepared commercially for pets were biscuits made by james spratt, an american, while he was living in england in 1860. the biscuits became popular with english the package does not always tell the whole story. what is the effect of the word choice on the introduction of this passage? it sets an encouraging tone by confirming that pet owners have a wide range of options when choosing food for their pets. it develops a hopeless tone by implying that there are few options for pet owners when seeking proper nutrition for their pets. it suggests a skeptical tone by questioning the reliability of information provided to consumers by pet food companies. it creates an accusatory tone by suggesting readers are not doing enough to ensure their pets have proper nutrition.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The introduction doesn't focus on encouraging pet owners about options; it questions package info reliability, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: The passage says there are stacks of canned food (many options), so "few options" is wrong, eliminating this.
3. Analyze Option 3: The phrases "boasting loudly of their superior contents" and "the text on the package does not always tell the whole story" show doubt about pet food companies' info, creating a skeptical tone. This matches.
4. Analyze Option 4: The introduction doesn't accuse readers; it questions company info, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

It suggests a skeptical tone by questioning the reliability of information provided to consumers by pet food companies.