The Power of Like

Which idea best states the author’s main claim in this passage?

• Teenagers are never influenced by likes

• Seeking online approval affects well-being

• Social media creates only positive outcomes

• Likes measure true worth and success

What is one reason the author gives for why adolescents feel strong pressure from social media?

• Teachers assign like-count homework

• Adolescence is a time of identity formation

• Adults ignore teen posts completely

• Likes were removed from all platforms

Which two statements show both benefits and risks of social media use?

• It helps people connect worldwide

• It always causes confidence problems

• It can boost or lower self-esteem

• It removes all peer pressure

Which detail shows how social comparison has changed over time?

• People only compare to TV celebrities

• There are no more standards for success

• Magazines set all beauty standards today

• Users now compare to many everyday people

What does the author suggest people should do to protect their sense of self?

• Find confidence beyond social media

• Buy more followers for validation

• Check like counts every minute

• Avoid meeting people offline

Which sentence best explains why the ‘like’ button changed online popularity?

• It limits strangers from reacting

• It hides comments from all users

• It became a simple measure of approval

• It stopped people from posting selfies

Which evidence from the passage supports the idea that likes can impact emotions?

• Likes are tallied by computers

• People refresh pages seeking validation

• Platforms require age limits

• Photos need captions to post

Which factor does NOT contribute to unhealthy pressure described in the passage?

• Removing all comments from posts

• The reward feeling from likes

• Desire to impress strangers online

• Billions of users to compare with

Which two actions show balanced, healthy use of social media from the passage’s viewpoint?

• Build friendships across cultures

• Depend fully on likes for confidence

• Share talents and start a business

• Buy likes to gain popularity

Would you rather spend a day without your phone or without your computer?

• Without phone

• Without computer