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Social Media Influence

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______ I was doing homework, my sister was dancing.

a)

While

b)

When

2.

I was eating an ice-cream ________ Tommy was drinking a cup of coffee.

a)

when

b)

while

3.

________ I got home, my dog was sleeping.

a)

When

b)

While

4.

Helen _____ in the park when a dog attacked her.

a)

was walking

b)

walked

c)

walks

5.

It was evening and I _______ television with my parents.

a)

watching

b)

was watching

c)

were watching

6.

Daniel ______ dinner when Emma came in.

a)

has

b)

having

c)

was having

7.

Tim ______ the violin when the doorbell rang.

a)

were playing

b)

was playing

c)

playing

8.

Tina ____ the dishes while Luis ____ a book.

a)

was washing / was reading

b)

washed / read

c)

washing / reading

9.

Liz _____ her car when she ____ out of fuel.

a)

driving / ran

b)

was driving / run

c)

was driving / ran

10.

Yesterday it _____ when you called me.

a)

rains

b)

were raining

c)

was raining

11.

He ____ football when he ____ his leg.

a)

was playing / hurt

b)

was playing / hurting

c)

playing / hurting

12.

While Carol _____ a book, her sister _____ the net.

a)

reading / surfing

b)

was reading / was surfing

c)

was surfing / was reading

13.

He _____ his teeth while he was eating candy.

a)

breaks

b)

was breaking

c)

broke

14.

____ David came home, we were eating lunch in the dining room.

a)

While

b)

When

15.

Mrs Roberts ___ the class when the principal knocked on the door.

a)

was teachering

b)

was taughting

c)

were teaching

d)

was teaching

16.

Mr Case ____ _______ in the garden when the gate opened.

a)

was driving

b)

was running

c)

was sleeping

d)

was working

17.

They ____ (not/do) their homework yesterday at 3 o'clock

a)

wasn't doing

b)

weren't doing

c)

wasn't do

d)

were'nt doing

18.

I ................when the phone rang.

a)

sleep

b)

slept

c)

is sleeping

d)

was sleeping

19.

She ….…....the magazine when I came.

a)

were reading

b)

was read

c)

was reading

d)

were read

20.

We ….…....cooking at 7 p.m. yesterday.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

will

d)

would

21.

The mobile rang while we ….…....a movie.

a)

were watch

b)

were watched

c)

were watching

d)

were watches

22.

She .….…..to her husband while the children were crying.

a)

was speaking

b)

were speaking

c)

speak

d)

speaking

23.

The robber stole his car while he ….….....

a)

were sleep

b)

were sleeping

c)

was sleep

d)

was sleeping

24.

She ….…....homework at 9 p.m. last night.

a)

do

b)

doing

c)

were doing

d)

was doing

25.

Austin and Jane.….…..to the bank at 10 a.m. in the morning.

a)

go

b)

going

c)

was going

d)

were going

26.

Dan's girlfriend was kissing another man _______ Dan saw her.

a)

when

b)

while

27.

How do social media apps make money?

a)

By selling items at your local mall.

b)

By selling your data about things you like to advertisers.

c)

By charging you to use their app.

28.

True or False: People often behave differently on line than in real life.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

What is a curated identity?

a)

When people post both the good and bad things in social media.

b)

When people pick and post only negative things on social media.

c)

When people pick and post only positive things on social media.

30.

What is oversharing?

a)

When you give away too much candy at Halloween.

b)

When you share private information online.

c)

When you give too much advice to a friend.

31.

How do you know that deleted posts are truly deleted?

a)

Make sure you click Unsend.

b)

Only post on Snapchat.

c)

You can't know this for sure. Nothing posted on the internet is ever completely deleted.

32.

The best advice before posting is...

a)

Wait seven minutes before you post.

b)

Only post three times per day.

c)

Make sure you send your post at least five people.

d)

Stop and think before you post.

33.

Privacy settings should be set to...

a)

Anyone who wants access.

b)

Friends only (This includes family)

c)

Kids that are nice in public chats.

34.

What is an IBF?

a)

International Bread Fiend

b)

Illogical Basketball Fan

c)

Internet Best Friend

d)

Icelandic Brown Flower

35.

True or False: It's always easy to tell who someone is online.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

If a comment gives you a "Red Flag" feeling, you should:

a)

Start a blog to tell your friends.

b)

Tell an adult.

c)

Go along with it so the person doesn't get mad at you.

37.

Inappropriate language that doesn't bother you means that you are probably:

a)

Hungry

b)

Cold

c)

Desensitized

d)

Delightful

38.

True or False: You can always show your true emotions through a text.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

It's just good manners to share your picture with someone you've never met online.

a)

True. This way they can know what you look like.

b)

False. You should never share your picture with someone you don't know.

40.

A stranger online asks for your phone number. You should:

a)

Ignore it or block the person. You should never give your phone number to a stranger.

b)

Give it to them so you can become friends.

c)

Give them your friend's number as a trick.

d)

Send them a selfie in case they have the wrong person.

41.

Julie scrolls through her social media feed and starts to feel that everyone’s life looks so exciting when hers feels so...boring. She starts to feel bad about herself. What should Julie be paying attention to right now?

a)

a. Oversharing

b)

b. Red flag feeling

c)

c. Miscalculation

42.

2. Which of the following are negatives of social media?

a)

Connecting to family who live far away

b)

Feeling like you have to post or share constantly

c)

Commenting or liking posts to support friends

43.

Adam wanted to go to the movies with Daniel and some other friends but couldn't make it. Daniel posted pictures he took while at the movies with their friends. After seeing the posts, Adam started feeling uncomfortable. Why might Adam get a red flag feeling from seeing Daniel's posts?

a)

The movie they saw got bad reviews.

b)

He is happy his friends went to see the movie.

c)

He is planning to see the movie the next day and doesn't want them to tell him what happens.

d)

​​​​​​​He feels left out.

44.

Thinking through the Feelings & Options steps, what can you do if something on social media gives you a red flag feeling?

a)

Respond immediately to the person who posted it.

b)

Share how you feel with everyone on your social media.

c)

Identify why a post makes you feel a certain way.

d)

Consider giving up social media forever.

45.

sharing personal feelings, information, or experiences that later make someone feel uncomfortable or regretful

a)

oversharing

b)

sharing option

c)

red flag feeling

d)

social life

46.

when something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

a)

social anxiety

b)

social life

c)

red flag feeling

d)

orange flag feeling

47.

Select the statements that describe healthy media balance.

a)

The goal of a healthy media-balance plan is to use as little media as possible.

b)

Media balance looks the same for most people.

c)

A media-balance plan may change over time as a person's interests and schedules change.

d)

Tools that track app use can help some people maintain a healthy media balance.

48.

What is the best thing to do if you only want your close friends to be able to see your posts?

a)

Avoid posting details about your life.

b)

Check your privacy settings.

c)

Choose your posts carefully.

d)

Only post photos instead of comments.

49.

Which "thing to think about before you post" is shown most clearly in the following posts?


"Just got to the mall."

"Finding a parking spot."

"Just found a parking spot."

"Parked."

"Walking into the mall."

"Walking into the pet store."

"Just found the cutest sweater I want to buy for my dog."

a)

posting every detail of your life

b)

posting something you wouldn't say in real life

c)

posting complaints

d)

posting too many relationship details

50.

If you're unhappy about a situation, what's the best alternative to posting complaints online?

a)

Don't share your complaints with anyone.

b)

Post about something positive.

c)

Take steps to resolve the situation.

d)

Look at your friends' posts.

51.

What is the best reason not to post an inappropriate photo of yourself?

a)

It could make your friends upset.

b)

You could get negative comments

c)

A future employer could see it.

d)

It could be seen as bragging.

52.

How do social media apps make money?

a)

By selling items at your local mall.

b)

By selling your data about things you like to advertisers.

c)

By charging you to use their app.

53.

True or False: People often behave differently on line than in real life.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

What is a curated identity?

a)

When people post both the good and bad things in social media.

b)

When people pick and post only negative things on social media.

c)

When people pick and post only positive things on social media.

55.

What is oversharing?

a)

When you give away too much candy at Halloween.

b)

When you share private information online.

c)

When you give too much advice to a friend.

56.

How do you know that deleted posts are truly deleted?

a)

Make sure you click Unsend.

b)

Only post on Snapchat.

c)

You can't know this for sure. Nothing posted on the internet is ever completely deleted.

57.

The best advice before posting is...

a)

Wait seven minutes before you post.

b)

Only post three times per day.

c)

Make sure you send your post at least five people.

d)

Stop and think before you post.

58.

Privacy settings should be set to...

a)

Anyone who wants access.

b)

Friends only (This includes family)

c)

Kids that are nice in public chats.

59.

What is an IBF?

a)

International Bread Fiend

b)

Illogical Basketball Fan

c)

Internet Best Friend

d)

Icelandic Brown Flower

60.

True or False: It's always easy to tell who someone is online.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

If a comment gives you a "Red Flag" feeling, you should:

a)

Start a blog to tell your friends.

b)

Tell an adult.

c)

Go along with it so the person doesn't get mad at you.

62.

Inappropriate language that doesn't bother you means that you are probably:

a)

Hungry

b)

Cold

c)

Desensitized

d)

Delightful

63.

True or False: You can always show your true emotions through a text.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

It's just good manners to share your picture with someone you've never met online.

a)

True. This way they can know what you look like.

b)

False. You should never share your picture with someone you don't know.

65.

A stranger online asks for your phone number. You should:

a)

Ignore it or block the person. You should never give your phone number to a stranger.

b)

Give it to them so you can become friends.

c)

Give them your friend's number as a trick.

d)

Send them a selfie in case they have the wrong person.

66.

Julie scrolls through her social media feed and starts to feel that everyone’s life looks so exciting when hers feels so...boring. She starts to feel bad about herself. What should Julie be paying attention to right now?

a)

a. Oversharing

b)

b. Red flag feeling

c)

c. Miscalculation

67.

2. Which of the following are negatives of social media?

a)

Connecting to family who live far away

b)

Feeling like you have to post or share constantly

c)

Commenting or liking posts to support friends

68.

Adam wanted to go to the movies with Daniel and some other friends but couldn't make it. Daniel posted pictures he took while at the movies with their friends. After seeing the posts, Adam started feeling uncomfortable. Why might Adam get a red flag feeling from seeing Daniel's posts?

a)

The movie they saw got bad reviews.

b)

He is happy his friends went to see the movie.

c)

He is planning to see the movie the next day and doesn't want them to tell him what happens.

d)

​​​​​​​He feels left out.

69.

Thinking through the Feelings & Options steps, what can you do if something on social media gives you a red flag feeling?

a)

Respond immediately to the person who posted it.

b)

Share how you feel with everyone on your social media.

c)

Identify why a post makes you feel a certain way.

d)

Consider giving up social media forever.

70.

sharing personal feelings, information, or experiences that later make someone feel uncomfortable or regretful

a)

oversharing

b)

sharing option

c)

red flag feeling

d)

social life

71.

when something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

a)

social anxiety

b)

social life

c)

red flag feeling

d)

orange flag feeling

72.

Select the statements that describe healthy media balance.

a)

The goal of a healthy media-balance plan is to use as little media as possible.

b)

Media balance looks the same for most people.

c)

A media-balance plan may change over time as a person's interests and schedules change.

d)

Tools that track app use can help some people maintain a healthy media balance.

73.

What is the best thing to do if you only want your close friends to be able to see your posts?

a)

Avoid posting details about your life.

b)

Check your privacy settings.

c)

Choose your posts carefully.

d)

Only post photos instead of comments.

74.

Which "thing to think about before you post" is shown most clearly in the following posts?


"Just got to the mall."

"Finding a parking spot."

"Just found a parking spot."

"Parked."

"Walking into the mall."

"Walking into the pet store."

"Just found the cutest sweater I want to buy for my dog."

a)

posting every detail of your life

b)

posting something you wouldn't say in real life

c)

posting complaints

d)

posting too many relationship details

75.

If you're unhappy about a situation, what's the best alternative to posting complaints online?

a)

Don't share your complaints with anyone.

b)

Post about something positive.

c)

Take steps to resolve the situation.

d)

Look at your friends' posts.

76.

What is the best reason not to post an inappropriate photo of yourself?

a)

It could make your friends upset.

b)

You could get negative comments

c)

A future employer could see it.

d)

It could be seen as bragging.