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WorksheetsUnderstanding TV and Smartphone Use
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
According to the passage, why is it challenging for parents to control how much TV their children watch nowadays?
Parents are too busy.
Children only watch TV at school.
Many children have a lot of screen time.
TV programs are more educational.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a negative effect of children watching too much TV?
Reduced physical activity
Lower school performance
Spending less time with family
Reduced interest in outdoor hobbies
The word "control" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
ignore
manage
neglect
forget
The word "responsible" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
careless
reliable
supportive
protective
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
children
parents
TV companies
shows
The word "majority" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
few
minority
none
most
The word "restrict" in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
reduce
limit
expand
finish
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
Most children exercise regularly while watching TV.
Parents find it easy to manage children’s screen time.
Some devices can limit the amount of time children spend on TV.
Children with televisions in their bedrooms have higher academic performance.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Children who have TVs in their bedrooms spend more time with their families.
Educational TV programs are still beneficial if parents supervise.
Parents often prefer using gadgets over personal involvement to control TV time.
It is better for children to watch TV on phones than on larger screens.
Which of the following could serve as the best title for the passage?
The Effects of Television on Children
TV in Bedrooms: A Growing Concern for Parents
Balancing TV Time: A Guide for Parents
The Role of Technology in Monitoring Children’s TV Habits
Why do parents struggle to control teenagers’ smartphone usage nowadays?
Phones are only used for making calls.
Teens often use smartphones privately.
Smartphones are not interesting to teenagers.
Parents don’t allow phones at home.
What is one concern mentioned about teenagers using smartphones late at night?
They learn more quickly.
They develop better study skills.
They may lose sleep and feel tired.
They concentrate better in school.
The word supervision in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
celebration
decoration
guidance
sunlight
The word block in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
prevent
allow
protect
support
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
websites
researchers
teenagers
friends
According to the passage, what is one negative effect of too much smartphone use?
Higher school performance
Improved communication
Lack of sleep
Better memory
The word monitor in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____
control
ignore
confuse
break
Which suggestion is given to help reduce phone overuse?
Allow phones during meals
Ban smartphones completely
Use apps to manage screen time
Encourage teens to stay online longer
What can be inferred from the passage?
Technology itself is neither good nor bad.
Smartphones are the main cause of poor education.
All online content is safe for teenagers.
Teenagers never follow rules about phone use.
What is the best title for this passage?
Understanding Modern Technology
The Role of Smartphones in Social Media
Teenagers and Screen Time: A Modern Challenge
Why Teenagers Prefer Online Communication
