Texting and Talking

Multiple Choice

What is the claim the author makes in the text?

•  Texting and emailing are good ways to communicate.

• Phone calls make better social connections.

• Texting makes better social connections

• Emailing is a way people can feel less awkward. 

Multiple Select

Select two reasons that support the author’s claim.

• Research shows that communicating with your voice creates stronger connections.

• Texting and emailing can be very useful in daily life and can help with connections.     

• In fact, studies show that a lack of social support can harm our health.

• Your choice of communication method can help you make stronger social connections.

• But the next time you think about connecting with a friend, consider calling or setting up   a video chat.

Multiple Choice

Select a detail from the text that supports your response to Part A.

•  Technology gives us many methods to connect with others.

• Most people said they would rather send an email.

•  Also, people didn't feel uncomfortable on the phone.

• Texting and emailing can be very useful in daily life.

Multiple Select

What are two ways the photograph and caption contribute to the meaning of the text?

• The photograph shows how technology can be used in different ways like watching videos.

• The photograph shows how making a video call with someone can help to improve social connections.

• The photograph shows how texting can be very useful in communicating with friends and family.

• The caption explains that with video calls you can make less errors than you could make texting.

• The caption explains that making a video chat can improve social connections and interactions.

Multiple Choice

“Also, people didn't feel uncomfortable on the phone.”

What is the meaning of the word uncomfortable as it is used in the sentence?

• To be comfortable

•  Not comfortable

• Comfortable again

• With comfort

Multiple Choice

What is the text structure of Texting and Talking?

•  Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Chronology

• Description