Take Time to Disconnect

Sentence 6 is unclear because Kayla has chosen an inappropriate word. What change should Kayla make to improve the sentence?

• Change Certainly to Surely

• Change most to many

• Change agree to think

• Change profits to benefits

What transition can BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 9?

• Obviously

• For example

• However

• In the end

Kayla wants to provide a better closing sentence for the third paragraph. Which of these could replace sentence 16 and improve the closing of this paragraph?

• This obsession can lead to sleep deprivation, which isn't healthy.

• Doesn't all this texting during sleep time seem ridiculous to you now?

• Sometimes I check my text messages when I'm in the bathroom.

• Lack of adequate sleep is certainly not a very good thing.

Kayla needs more support for the idea she is presenting in the fourth paragraph. Which two sentences could BEST follow sentence 18 and help develop the main idea of this paragraph?

• Professionals sometimes have to respond to a text immediately. They might lose money if they don't respond right away.

• There you are talking, and the person next to you is texting. You didn't expect your day to turn out this way.

• It makes you feel as though you aren't as important as the person who sent the text. That person gets immediate attention while you sit and wait.

• Sometimes I do this, and my mom reminds me that it's rude. Occasionally I have to remind her.

Kayla needs to clarify the meaning of sentence 24. What is the most effective way to do this?

• Change that you to that people

• Change that you to that those you truly care about

• Change it to all that stuff

• Change it to the constant interruption of a phone or a computer

What is the BEST way to revise sentence 26?

• I believe that a day without technology is a day that will be helping make you a healthier and better person and friend.

• I believe that a day without technology will help make you a healthier person and a better friend.

• I believe that a day without technology, it will help make you a healthier person, and it will help make you a better friend.

• I believe that a day without technology is good, it will help make you a healthier person, who will be a better friend.