Central Idea
What is the central idea of the article?
A. Some young adults are taking a break from social media and getting reacquainted with the real world.
B. Young adults are using social media to become closer friends with virtual acquaintances.
C. Young adults are using social media to make fun of others and bully people.
D. Some young adults are starting to use Instagram more than Facebook.
A. Some young adults are taking a break from social media and getting reacquainted with the real world.
Which statement best describes the author's point of view about social media?
A. Social media is necessary for teens to build and maintain meaningful friendships.
B. Social media can be entertaining, but spending too much time on it can take away from real-life relationships and experiences.
C. Social media is harmful to all teens and should be avoided completely.
D. Social media is the best way for teens to share their experiences and stay connected with others.
B. Social media can be entertaining, but spending too much time on it can take away from real-life relationships and experiences.
Read the sentence from the article.
“At a Coldplay show, she sang instead of Snapped (‘I’d rather enjoy the music’).”
What does the phrase “enjoy the music” suggest about Faith's attitude toward social media?
A. She thinks sharing concert videos is more important than listening to music.
B. She would rather experience special moments than spend time posting about them online.
C. She feels uncomfortable attending events where people use their phones.
D. She believes social media makes concerts less enjoyable for everyone.
B. She would rather experience special moments than spend time posting about them online.
Which statement best summarizes the article?
A. Many teens are using social media to become more popular and build online friendships with people who share similar interests.
B. Some young adults are choosing to spend less time on social media so they can focus on meaningful relationships and experiences in the real world.
C. Social media has made it easier for teens to stay connected with friends, but it has also made it harder for them to make new friends.
D. Many teens are deleting their social media accounts because they no longer enjoy sharing pictures and updates about their daily lives.
B. Some young adults are choosing to spend less time on social media so they can focus on meaningful relationships and experiences in the real world.
the main point the author wants you to understand about the topic.
Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that a mindful approach to social media is beneficial?
A. “Today, we are more connected than ever — the Internet has given us a peek into one another’s relationships, breakfast bowls, makeup routines.” (Paragraph 1)
B. “Feeling insecure, she used her phone as a PR tool, posting perfectly captioned stories that made it look like she was having the time of her life.” (Paragraph 4)
C. “This may explain the rise in apps like SelfControl and Anti-Social. (Both prevent you from falling into a Facebook hole.)” (Paragraph 6)
D. “When Olivia, 20, found herself glued to virtual acquaintances’ Snap stories” (Paragraph 7)
C. “This may explain the rise in apps like SelfControl and Anti-Social. (Both prevent you from falling into a Facebook hole.)” (Paragraph 6)
How do Faith's and Ananda's points of view about social media compare?
A. Both believe social media is the best way to build meaningful friendships.
B. Both believe social media is important for staying popular and keeping up with others.
C. Faith enjoys sharing every experience online, while Ananda believes teens should post more often.
D. Faith believes social media can create unrealistic impressions, while Ananda feels it can become time-consuming and stressful.
D. Faith believes social media can create unrealistic impressions, while Ananda feels it can become time-consuming and stressful.
Based on paragraph 6, what does a “mindful approach to social media” mean?
A. using social media to engage listening to music online in order to calm one’s mind
B. using social media to engage in activities online instead of taking a class in person
C. paying attention to the words people use instead of only depending on their facial expressions
D. paying attention to everyday activities and the present moment instead of being on social media
D. paying attention to everyday activities and the present moment instead of being on social media
Which statement best summarizes the development of ideas throughout the article?
A. Social media allows teens to share their interests and connect with others, but many are discovering that online attention does not always lead to meaningful friendships.
B. Social media has become less popular because celebrities and teens are choosing to spend more time focusing on school, work, and other responsibilities.
C. Teens initially use social media to make friends, but eventually stop using it because they lose interest in sharing their experiences with others.
D. Although social media creates opportunities for teens to communicate, researchers believe that limiting technology is the best way to improve their health.
A. Social media allows teens to share their interests and connect with others, but many are discovering that online attention does not always lead to meaningful friendships.
What is nonfiction point of view?
how the author sees and interprets the topic- their
attitude, beliefs, or stance.
Which detail from the passage best develops the central idea?
A. “I wanted to make people back home think I made friends instantly.”
B. “I was always picking up my phone and wanting to see what other people were doing all of the time.”
C. “Finally, she just closed her account. ‘I do miss it, but I have time to spend with my real friends.’”
D. “Her fans constantly direct-messaged her with praise and invites to meet up.”
C. “Finally, she just closed her account. ‘I do miss it, but I have time to spend with my real friends.’”
Which of the following would the author of the article most likely agree with?
A. Teens should avoid social media completely to develop stronger friendships.
B. Social media is the most effective way for teens to maintain meaningful relationships.
C. Taking breaks from social media can help teens focus on real-life experiences and relationships.
D. Teens who have large social media followings are more likely to struggle with making friends.
C. Taking breaks from social media can help teens focus on real-life experiences and relationships.
What does the word skeptical mean as it is used in paragraph 5?
“Now that she’s found her own crew, she’s grown more skeptical about social media.”
A. doubtful or questioning
B. excited and interested
C. confident and supportive
D. confused and frustrated
A. doubtful or questioning
Which statement summarizes an idea supported by the examples in the article?
A. Teens are becoming more interested in using social media to gain popularity and followers.
B. Teens are finding that spending less time on social media allows them to focus more on real-life relationships.
C. Teens believe that sharing their daily activities online helps them form stronger friendships.
D. Teens are finding that social media is the best way to stay connected with people they meet in person.
B. Teens are finding that spending less time on social media allows them to focus more on real-life relationships.
What types of details can an author use to develop the central idea?
Facts, examples, anecdotes, statistics
Why does the author include examples of teens choosing to put away their phones during social activities?
A. to show how teens are finding ways to spend more time connecting with people in real life
B. to explain why teens are becoming less interested in attending social events
C. to show how social media helps teens build stronger friendships
D. to explain why teens prefer sharing their experiences online rather than enjoying them in the moment
A. to show how teens are finding ways to spend more time connecting with people in real life
Why does the author include examples of teens' experiences both on and off social media?
A. to show how social media influences the way teens spend their time and build relationships
B. to encourage teens to share more details about their daily lives online
C. to explain why teens prefer communicating through social media instead of in person
D. to show how teens use social media to become more popular with their peers
A. to show how social media influences the way teens spend their time and build relationships
What does the word hiatus mean as it is used in paragraph 2?
“In fact, unplugging may be the chicest thing you can do right now…”
A. a permanent change
B. a temporary break
C. an unexpected problem
D. a new responsibility
B. a temporary break
According to the article, why do some teens choose to take breaks from social media?
A. They want to avoid learning about the activities of others.
B. They want to spend more time developing meaningful relationships in person.
C. They believe social media prevents them from becoming successful.
D. They want to focus on gaining followers on different social media platforms.
B. They want to spend more time developing meaningful relationships in person.
What types of purpose might a nonfiction author have?
to persuade, inform, explain, or entertain
How do the experiences of Faith, Olivia, and Ananda develop the central idea of the article?
A. They demonstrate that social media can help teens become more confident and develop friendships when they move to new places.
B. They show that teens are beginning to recognize how social media can take time away from meaningful experiences and relationships in the real world.
C. They suggest that teens are more concerned with gaining followers than maintaining friendships with people they know in person.
D. They reveal that deleting social media accounts is the only way for teens to overcome the challenges of making and maintaining friendships.
B. They show that teens are beginning to recognize how social media can take time away from meaningful experiences and relationships in the real world.
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the article?
A. to explain how social media affects the way teens build relationships
B. to persuade teens to delete their social media accounts completely
C. to describe how celebrities use social media to connect with their fans
D. to provide examples of teens who are choosing to spend less time on social media and reconnect with others in real life
D. to provide examples of teens who are choosing to spend less time on social media and reconnect with others in real life
What does the word compelled mean as it is used in paragraph 5?
“She also doesn’t feel compelled to get it all on film.”
A. encouraged
B. required or pressured
C. interested
D. prepared
B. required or pressured
Which statement best summarizes how the author develops the topic throughout the article?
A. The author explains how social media became popular among celebrities before describing the different platforms teens use to communicate.
B. The author introduces the growing trend of taking breaks from social media, then shares personal experiences that reveal why some young adults are choosing face-to-face connections over online interactions.
C. The author compares the social media habits of different age groups to show that younger people are more comfortable communicating online than older adults.
D. The author describes the negative effects of technology on teenagers and argues that schools should create rules to limit students' access to social media.
B. The author introduces the growing trend of taking breaks from social media, then shares personal experiences that reveal why some young adults are choosing face-to-face connections over online interactions.
How does the author primarily structure “Why Young Adults Take A More Mindful Approach”?
A. by describing the process of using social media
B. by sharing the perspective of different teenagers
C. by presenting facts and statistics from research on social media
D. by comparing anecdotes from teenagers to scientific research
B. by sharing the perspective of different teenagers