Argument Test Review 2

Question 1: What is the main point the author makes in this passage? (Use passage)

• Social media is completely harmful to teens.

• Social media is both helpful and harmful to teens.

• Social media only distracts students from schoolwork.

• Social media has no effect on teens' lives.

Question 2: Which evidence supports the idea that social media can be positive for teens? (Use passage)

• "Research found that students who check social media during homework take longer to finish assignments."

• "78% of teens said social media helps them feel more included in their friend group."

• "Students are more likely to score lower on tests when distracted by social media."

• "Experts try to balance the benefits with the drawbacks."

Question 3: How does the author develop the argument about social media? (Use passage)

• By focusing only on the negative effects of social media.

• By showing how social media affects teens' social and academic lives.

• By explaining why social media is bad for friendships.

• By using only one example to explain the issue.

Question 4: Which sentence includes the best use of punctuation for a parenthetical element?

• Social media (while helpful) can still cause problems for students.

• Social media while helpful can still cause problems (for students).

• Social media can cause problems, for students, while helpful.

• Social media can cause problems and distract students (helpful tools aside).

Question 5: Read this claim: "Social media hurts school performance." Which sentence provides clear and specific evidence to support the claim?

• Students who use social media spend more time online.

• Social media distracts students, which is a problem.

• A study found that students who check social media during homework take longer to finish their work and score lower on tests.

• Teens who don’t use social media do better in school.

Question 6: Combine these sentences into one compound-complex sentence: "Social media helps teens feel connected. Many use it to share ideas and hobbies. However, it can also be distracting during schoolwork."

• Social media helps teens feel connected and share ideas, but it can also be distracting during schoolwork.

• Social media helps teens, but it distracts from schoolwork, and they share hobbies online.

• Teens use social media to feel connected while sharing hobbies, though it often distracts them.

• Teens are distracted by social media, even though it helps them feel connected and share ideas.

Question 7: What is the focus of Article 1? (Use passage)

• Social media distracts teens from schoolwork.

• Social media helps teens learn about important topics.

• Social media causes teens to do poorly in school.

• Social media makes studying harder for teens.

Question 8: Which evidence supports the argument in Article 2? (Use passage)

• "62% of teens said social media made it easier to understand important topics like climate change and equality."

• "Research shows that teens who use social media during study time struggle to focus."

• "Teens who follow news accounts are more informed about the world."

• "Social media is a powerful tool for teens who want to stay informed about the world."