The Digital World-Reading Comprehension

What is the main purpose of social media according to the essay?

• To connect with celebrities

• To learn new things, make friends, and express yourself

• To play games and have fun

• To shop online

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a popular social media platform?

• Facebook

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

• Snapchat

What does the essay emphasize about sharing personal information on social media?

• It’s okay to share anything as long as it’s fun

• It’s important to share everything to be honest

• It can be risky to share some personal information

• Sharing personal information is the best way to get followers

What should you consider before posting pictures or videos on social media?

• Whether it’s something you’re okay with everyone seeing

• Whether it’s related to your schoolwork

• Whether it will make you famous

• Whether it will get a lot of likes

What is meant by "respectful communication" on social media?

• Posting only positive things

• Ignoring people who have the same opinion as you

• Arguing with others to prove your point

• Treating others online the way you would in person

What is the danger of losing track of time on social media?

• You might miss important updates from friends so you feel outdated

• You might forget to do other important activities, like schoolwork

• You might run out of data

• You might get bored of social media

Which of these is a synonym for "respectful"?

• Friendly

• Rude

• Polite

• Silent

It can be inferred from the essay that social media rules are necessary to ....

• make social media fun

• prevent online harm and ensure safety

• make money for social media platforms

• limit the number of posts people make

What should students do to ensure that social media use is balanced?

• Set limits on the time spent on social media and take breaks

• Only use social media during school hours

• Follow as many people as possible to become as famous as possible

• Post more often to stay relevant to get more likes and online friends

What does the essay imply about the permanence of content posted on social media?

• Posts disappear after 24 hours

• Social media platforms never save posts

• You can always delete anything after posting it

• Once something is posted, it’s hard to take it back