Reading Comprehension
What type of article is this?
An informational article
What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this article?
To inform readers about the growing use of TikTok as a search engine among Gen Z
What evidence is used to show TikTok’s popularity with Gen Z?
Sensor Tower data showing it’s the most downloaded app among ages 18–24
What does the word “synthesize” most likely mean in paragraph 5?
To combine information to make something new or clear
What would be a strong thesis for an expository essay based on this article?
TikTok is changing the way young people find information, replacing traditional search engines with short videos
What is the main idea of the passage?
Gen Z is increasingly using TikTok as a search engine instead of traditional ones like Google
What tone does the author use in this passage?
Informative and slightly reflective
What quote from the article shows that TikTok may not be reliable?
“more people stumble upon misinformation and disinformation"
What does “veracity” mean in paragraph 10?
Truthfulness or accuracy
What is one counterargument to TikTok being a good search tool?
TikTok’s risk of spreading misinformation and lack of fact-checking
Why does the author include stories of Ja’Kobi Moore and Jayla Johnson?
To provide real-life examples of how young people use TikTok to search for information
How does the author structure the article to support her point?
By using anecdotal evidence, expert quotes, and factual reporting
Which detail shows that Google is responding to TikTok’s rise?
Google added Shorts and TikTok videos to search results
In paragraph 15, what does “entrench” mean?
To establish firmly
Rewrite this weak thesis to make it stronger: “TikTok is used a lot.”
TikTok is widely used by Gen Z as a preferred search tool for its convenience and visual content
What is one concern experts have about using TikTok for search?
The spread of misinformation or lack of fact-checking
Why does the author include the quote “God bless” at the end?
To show how relieved or impressed the speaker is with TikTok’s convenience
What comment does a Google executive make about TikTok?
“almost 40 percent of young people...go to TikTok or Instagram”
What is the meaning of “biased” as used in paragraph 13?
Unfairly favoring one side
Which transition word would best fit between two contrasting ideas: “However,” or “Also”?
“However”
What conclusion can be drawn from the article about how digital search is changing?
Search habits are evolving, and social media platforms are becoming more dominant sources of information
What rhetorical strategy does the author use to keep the reader engaged?
Personal anecdotes, relatable examples, and expert opinions
How does the article support the idea that TikTok feels more authentic?
The quote about how users can “see how the person actually felt about where they ate”
What is the best synonym for “moderating” in paragraph 14?
Managing or regulating
What should a strong conclusion paragraph do in an expository essay?
Restate the thesis, summarize key points, and leave the reader with something to think about?