Are Young People Too Reliant On the Internet Quiz

What is the author's primary claim?

• The use of technology has limited our ability to deep think due to the distractions that it brings.

• Adolescents have become less intelligent due to the frequent use of technology for homework.

• Technology increases our productivity.

• The invention of Google has caused humans to want to know everything.

Answer explanation

In the beginning of the article, the author states that "technology makes it difficult to focus", and asks if we "should limit our use of technology".

Throughout the article, she presents examples and facts on the ways in which teens use technology first before thinking about the answer.

What is the mostly likely reason the author includes Phillip Perry's discussion on smartphone use in a study?

Answer explanation

Go back to the article where she mentions an article written by Phillip Perry. What were the results of the study?

Which sentence states the author's main claim?

• Should all of us limit our use of technology?

• It is difficult to focus while using the Internet. On top of all the distracting notifications and advertisements, there's also the tendency to start surfing on websites from one topic to another

• It's time to take a step back from technology, and there are things we can do that help us take a break from our devices, such as reading, drawing or playing sports.

• When looking through an adolescent or teenager's phone, you'll find that the apps are for messages, games and streaming sites.

Answer explanation

The thesis statement answers the question "Should we limit our use of technology", and provides two reasons why.

What is the author's counterargument?

In what way does the information about the findings in "The Shallows" support the author's argument? Use text evidence to support your answer.

Answer explanation

Go back to the article where she mentions the Nicholas Carr, author of the The Shallows. What were his findings about deep thinking?

Who is likely the intended audience?

• Parents of adolescents

• The folks at Google.

• Adolescents

• Everyone in the world with a smartphone.

Answer explanation

Teens or adolescents are the intended audience for this selection. The article mentions teens, homework, and the image shows a tween watching Avatar while doing homework.

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