What is the main purpose of the 'What is TikTok?' section in the passage?

• To make teens aware of the fun they can have with this app.

• To inform parents how expensive the app is.

• To persuade teens not to use TikTok because it is so dangerous.

• To inform the reader with information about the app, including place of origin and history.

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect noted about TikTok in the passage?

• It has many fun and creative filters to use in videos.

• The app can help teens donate money to a worthy cause.

• The app allows people to lip-sync to popular songs.

• A person can create their own videos.

What does the word 'surpassed' mean in the context of 'As of November 2018, TikTok has surpassed Facebook, Instagram...'

• Exceeded & Passed

• Reached & Tied

• Competed & Played

• Decreased & Declined

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Which line BEST shows how TikTok is entertaining and engaging according to the passage?

• TikTok, an app developed in China, allows people to create and share 15-second videos.

• With most social media apps and usage comes trepidation and worry.

• As of February 2020, TikTok has over 1 billion users.

• Overall, just like any social media app, television show or movie, parents should always monitor what their child is viewing...

What is the purpose of the author writing this article?

• To solely inform the reader and explain the app.

• To persuade the reader of any age to try out the app.

• To prove TikTok is not problematic.

• To present information and share the positives and negatives about the app.

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What is the purpose of the graph on the first page of the article?

• To show readers how much time adults are spending on their devices.

• To show readers how much time teens are spending on their devices at school.

• To show readers how much time kids and teens are spending on their devices throughout the day.

• To show how little teens spend on their devices.

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Which is NOT a definition of 'compelling' as used in the passage?

• Exciting

• Captivating

• Gripping

• Resisting

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