Reading Starr Review

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What does the word attentive mean in paragraph 5?

• Encouraging
• Focused
• Grateful
• Understanding

Based on the information throughout the selection, how could a person put a digital diet into practice?

• By adjusting the brightness of a screen when using an electronic device at night
• By playing games over the computer with a group of friends
• By memorizing different routes to avoid using a map on the internet
• By putting away the phone when eating lunch with a friend

Which detail from the selection supports the key idea that a digital diet is rewarding?

• Television screens offer a good source of entertainment.
• Students can use a computer to help them with homework.
• Mindfulness allows us to be more present with others.
• Reading text messages keeps the mind alert.

The author uses a comparison to present the ideas in paragraph 2 so that the reader will understand that a digital diet —

• is a complicated process that requires careful planning
• causes some people to think about food
• solves a number of problems for everyone
• can help people form better habits

What is the best summary of the selection? Must be 4 sentences long

What is the most likely reason the author includes the phrase “Everywhere you look” in paragraph 1?

• To suggest that people want to ignore a critical issue
• To show how society has only recently changed
• To explain that people are fascinated by trends
• To emphasize a problem that is widespread

What primary claim does the author make in this selection?

• Electronic devices are the main reason why people have meaningless conversations.
• Children and teenagers should give up their digital devices completely
• People would benefit greatly by limiting their time with technology
• Individuals are spending more time indoors using screens than ever before

What is the most likely reason the author includes a quotation in paragraph 4?

• To explain what can happen when people do not take a break from technology
• To show that people must be able to send information at all times
• To highlight a typical routine of someone who regularly uses Technology
• To suggest that people do not know how to give up their devices

Read this sentence from paragraph 5. If you notice that those around you are using their phones too much, speak up. What is the most likely reason the author uses direct address in this sentence?

• To show the reader that texting is enjoyable
• To suggest that the reader take action
• To encourage the reader to be more observant
• To help the reader develop better friendships