WorksheetsArgumentative Pre Test
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
Read the passage and use it to answer the questions that follow.
The Impact of Social Media on Teenagers’ Mental Health
Social media has become an inseparable part of teenagers’ daily lives. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X allow young people to communicate, share experiences, and express themselves. However, despite its benefits, social media has a negative impact on teenagers’ mental health and should be used wisely.
One reason why social media is harmful is the pressure it creates to appear perfect. Teenagers are often exposed to unrealistic beauty standards and ideal lifestyles. As a result, many of them compare themselves to others and feel insecure, anxious, or dissatisfied with their own lives. This constant comparison can lower self-esteem and increase stress levels.
Another problem is cyberbullying. Social media makes it easy for people to spread hateful comments, insults, or false information anonymously. Teenagers who become victims of cyberbullying may experience depression, loneliness, and fear. In severe cases, it can even lead to self-harm or withdrawal from social interactions.
Some people believe that social media is beneficial because it helps teenagers build friendships and access information. While this is true, excessive and uncontrolled use can be dangerous. Without proper guidance, teenagers may become addicted to social media and neglect their academic responsibilities and real-life relationships.
In conclusion, social media has a significant negative impact on teenagers’ mental health. Therefore, parents, schools, and teenagers themselves must work together to promote responsible use of social media. By setting limits and increasing awareness, teenagers can enjoy the benefits of social media without harming their mental well-being.
What is the main topic of the text?
The history of bad impact social media on teenagers’ mental health
The distraction of social media for adults’ mental health
The influence of social media on teenagers’ mental health
The development of technology in decreasing mental health among teenagers
The impact of social media and teenagers’ academic achievement
Why does social media create pressure for teenagers?
It decrease their creativity to perform on daily lifestyle
It shows imitative beauty standards and lifestyles
It reduces communication among teenagers
It makes teenagers avoid social interaction
It prevents teenagers from accessing information
What can happen when teenagers constantly compare themselves to others on social media?
They become more unconfident to face the reality
They can’t improve their academic performance
They distracted to be more productive
They feel unconfident and worried
They gain more friends and followers
Based on the text, why do some people think social media is beneficial for teenagers?
It helps them in finishing the schoolwork
It increases their ability on technology
It increases their relation and provides information
It increase family communication especially with parents
It eliminates mental health problems
The word “excessive” has a closest meaning with… Except
extreme
unnecessary
too much
unrestricted
moderate
The writer states that social media can lower teenagers’ self-esteem. Which situation best supports this statement?
Teenagers use social media to complete school assignments
Teenagers follow accounts that promote healthy lifestyles
Teenagers compare their lives with idealized images online
Teenagers communicate with teachers through social media
Teenagers limit their screen time
If cyberbullying continues without intervention, what is the most likely long-term effect based on the text?
Teenagers face serious emotional problems
Teenagers become more active on social media
Teenagers develop stronger digital skills for better future
Teenagers can’t control the followers
Teenagers become more independent to give perceptions
Which action best reflects the solution suggested by the writer?
Allowing teenagers to use social media freely
Governments should banning all social media platforms
Ignoring online activities of teenagers
Encouraging authority use with control and restrictions
Letting teenagers manage mental health issues alone
What conclusion can be drawn about the writer’s attitude toward social media?
Completely supportive
Completely against
Neutral and uninterested
Critical but balanced
Unaware of its impact
What type of argumentative strategy does the writer mainly use?
Personal anecdote
Emotional storytelling
Cause and effect reasoning
Chronological explanation
Descriptive narration
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Many teenagers ______ pressure from social media in their daily lives.
faced
are facing
face
will face
have faced
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Last year, a group of students ______ skipping classes because of peer pressure.
start
starts
starting
started
has started
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
She often ______ insecure when comparing himself to others online.
feel
felt
feels
is feeling
has felt
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Yesterday, the school counselor ______ advice about dealing with stress.
give
gives
is giving
has given
gave
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Some teenagers ______ the negative impact of cyberbullying.
did not realize
does not realize
do not realize
have not realized
are not realizing
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Two weeks ago, several students ______ victims of online harassment.
become
becomes
are becoming
have become
became
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Parents usually ______ an important role in guiding teenagers’ behavior.
played
plays
playing
play
have played
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Last night, a teenager ______ too much time on social media instead of studying.
spends
spend
is spending
has spent
spent
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
When they ______ attention at home, they might seek it from unhealthy environments.
lacked
lacking
lack
lacks
have lacked
Complete the sentence with the correct form of Simple Present or Simple Past:
Last semester, the school ______ a seminar about mental health.
organizes
organize
organizing
has organized
organized
