Argumentative Test

1. What is the most likely reason the author includes the cartoon?

• To highlight how children have created new ways to use phones for play 

• To indicate that children today should use phones when outside 

• To suggest that children are too attached to phones 

• To emphasize that phones can help children complete activities

2. 2. What does the word attentive mean in paragraph 5?

• encouraging

• focused

• grateful

• understanding

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

• A By adjusting the brightness of a screen when using an electronic device at night 

• B By playing games over the computer with a group of friends 

• C By memorizing different routes to avoid using a map on the internet 

• D By putting away the phone when eating lunch with a friend

4. 4. 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.

5. 5. 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

6. 6. What is the best summary of the selection?

• Technology is an important part of people’s lives, but the time spent with digital devices needs to be balanced with other activities. A digital diet would help people limit screen time and reverse some bad habits from too much digital use. This balance could mean more time outside, more sleep, and longer attention spans. A digital diet would be worth the effort. 

• Young people depend on technology for almost everything, but too much technology can be bad. Everyone who uses digital devices needs to restrict the hours they spend with screens. People can limit their time on a screen by spending more time outside or reading a book before they go to bed. Even though computers are still needed for homework, people would benefit from less screen time. 

• Most people rely on technology to communicate with others through text and email, but too much time looking at a screen creates bad habits. Instead, everyone should try to go outside during their free time so that they can get better grades in school and develop their creativity. Although a digital diet would be hard at first, it would help people in the end. 

• Although electronic devices can help people, they can also be bad for people’s health. Digital overload should be replaced with a digital diet. Most people know that a food diet helps people get rid of poor eating habits, and the same is true with a digital diet. Going on a digital diet would prevent people from developing poor habits with their digital devices.

7. 7.  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

8. 8. 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.

9. 9. What is the most likely reason the author includes a quotation in paragraph 4?9

• 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

10. 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