Question

why do cats purr?1 people often wonder why cats purr. a purr is a low rumbling sound. many believe that cats purr when they are happy. however, some studies suggest other reasons for a cats purr.2 a cat may purr when it is comfortable. if a cat purrs while lying down or sleeping, the sound may show that the animal is happy. on the other hand, some cats purr when they dont feel well. cats purr when they are healing from injuries as well. this purring calms the animal. purring may even help them heal.3 cats also purr to ask for food or attention. a mother cat may purr to call her kittens to her when it is time for them to feed. then, she will feed them and keep them warm. kittens cannot see or hear when they are born, so they follow the sound of their mothers purr to find her. kittens also purr to call their mothers to them. they can purr to let their mother know if they are hungry or are cold.4 purring is an important way for cats to communicate. by paying attention to what is going on when a cat purrs, we can better understand what it wants or needs.2what is the main idea of paragraph 2?a. a sleeping cat who is purring is most likely a happy cat.b. purring can help an injured cat heal more quickly.c. cats purr at many different times.d. young kittens purr to tell their mother when they are hungry or cold

Explanation:

Paragraph 2 states that cats purr when comfortable/happy, when unwell, and while healing injuries, all to calm themselves or aid healing. Option B directly reflects one of the key, specific functions of purring highlighted in this paragraph, while other options either focus on only a narrow case (A), are too vague (C), or relate to paragraph 3 (D).

Answer:

B. Purring can help an injured cat heal more quickly