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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of “invention” in the context of mobile phones?

• A sudden problem with software

• A new and original creation

• A change in battery life

• The price of a product

Multiple Choice

The rapid growth of mobile technology has had a huge ____ on society.

•  fault

•  invention

•  impact

•  price

Multiple Choice

Excessive use of cellphones can lead to eye strain and sleep problems. This sentence suggests that phones can cause:

• consequences

• influence

• harm

• changes

Multiple Choice

Many consumers feel that the high ____ of the latest smartphones is not justified.

• influence

• impact

• fault

• price

Multiple Choice

Companies are improving the design of smartphones based on user complaints. This is an example of:

•  consequences

• changes

•  faults

• inventions

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences uses the passive voice?

• Cellphones have changed the way we live.

• Customers influence companies with their feedback.

• Many devices are being redesigned based on user complaints.

• The impact of smartphones is undeniable.

Multiple Choice

What could be a possible consequence of increasing cellphone prices?

• More people will buy new phones.

• People may stop upgrading their phones as frequently.

• Companies will stop inventing new models.

• There will be fewer faults in future phones.