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Understanding TV and Smartphone Use

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the passage, why is it challenging for parents to control how much TV their children watch nowadays?

a)

Parents are too busy.

b)

Children only watch TV at school.

c)

Many children have a lot of screen time.

d)

TV programs are more educational.

2.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a negative effect of children watching too much TV?

a)

Reduced physical activity

b)

Lower school performance

c)

Spending less time with family

d)

Reduced interest in outdoor hobbies

3.

The word "control" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

a)

ignore

b)

manage

c)

neglect

d)

forget

4.

The word "responsible" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.

a)

careless

b)

reliable

c)

supportive

d)

protective

5.

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

a)

children

b)

parents

c)

TV companies

d)

shows

6.

The word "majority" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.

a)

few

b)

minority

c)

none

d)

most

7.

The word "restrict" in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

a)

reduce

b)

limit

c)

expand

d)

finish

8.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

a)

Most children exercise regularly while watching TV.

b)

Parents find it easy to manage children’s screen time.

c)

Some devices can limit the amount of time children spend on TV.

d)

Children with televisions in their bedrooms have higher academic performance.

9.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

a)

Children who have TVs in their bedrooms spend more time with their families.

b)

Educational TV programs are still beneficial if parents supervise.

c)

Parents often prefer using gadgets over personal involvement to control TV time.

d)

It is better for children to watch TV on phones than on larger screens.

10.

Which of the following could serve as the best title for the passage?

a)

The Effects of Television on Children

b)

TV in Bedrooms: A Growing Concern for Parents

c)

Balancing TV Time: A Guide for Parents

d)

The Role of Technology in Monitoring Children’s TV Habits

11.

Why do parents struggle to control teenagers’ smartphone usage nowadays?

a)

Phones are only used for making calls.

b)

Teens often use smartphones privately.

c)

Smartphones are not interesting to teenagers.

d)

Parents don’t allow phones at home.

12.

What is one concern mentioned about teenagers using smartphones late at night?

a)

They learn more quickly.

b)

They develop better study skills.

c)

They may lose sleep and feel tired.

d)

They concentrate better in school.

13.

The word supervision in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

a)

celebration

b)

decoration

c)

guidance

d)

sunlight

14.

The word block in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.

a)

prevent

b)

allow

c)

protect

d)

support

15.

The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

a)

websites

b)

researchers

c)

teenagers

d)

friends

16.

According to the passage, what is one negative effect of too much smartphone use?

a)

Higher school performance

b)

Improved communication

c)

Lack of sleep

d)

Better memory

17.

The word monitor in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____

a)

control

b)

ignore

c)

confuse

d)

break

18.

Which suggestion is given to help reduce phone overuse?

a)

Allow phones during meals

b)

Ban smartphones completely

c)

Use apps to manage screen time

d)

Encourage teens to stay online longer

19.

What can be inferred from the passage?

a)

Technology itself is neither good nor bad.

b)

Smartphones are the main cause of poor education.

c)

All online content is safe for teenagers.

d)

Teenagers never follow rules about phone use.

20.

What is the best title for this passage?

a)

Understanding Modern Technology

b)

The Role of Smartphones in Social Media

c)

Teenagers and Screen Time: A Modern Challenge

d)

Why Teenagers Prefer Online Communication