Social Media Risks
Posting harmful messages online about others is called this.
cyberbullying
What is the correct translation for "visa" in the following sentence?
"Today billions of people use social media to create, share, and display information, ideas, personal messages, and other content, such as videos."
display
Identify the correct verb form to complete the sentence:
"Today billions of people ___ social media to create, share, and display information."
a) uses
b) use
c) using
d) used
b) use
Social media allows users to build an audience and share creative content such as photographs and videos.
True
Sharing personal information on social media makes users vulnerable to this.
hacking
What is the correct translation for "self-worth" in Swedish?
Självkänsla
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:
"Social media allows users to stay ___ contact and communicate with family and friends."
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
a) in
Cyberbullying always involves face-to-face interactions.
False
Teens often face this type of pressure to participate in dangerous online challenges.
peer pressure
What is a synonym for "mean-spirited" in the following sentence?
"Cyberbullying is when a person posts mean-spirited messages about a person on social media, often anonymously."
"unkind" or "malicious"
Which article is missing in this sentence?
"___ all-inclusive environment can give users a sense of community and the feeling of being connected with others."
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article is needed
b) An
Social media can help reduce loneliness and improve emotional well-being by fostering connections.
True
Excessive focus on gaining followers can lead to this kind of behavior.
obsession or addiction
Which word in the following sentence can be replaced by "shocking"?
"Others point out that misinformation, especially outrageous news, attracts users."
Outrageous
Choose the correct relative pronoun to fill the blank:
"Social media allows people ___ have disabilities to participate in online communities."
a) which
b) that
c) who
d) whose
c) who
Disinformation is incorrect or misleading information that is unintentionally spread.
False
This term describes false information that spreads quickly online.
viral misinformation
What is a synonym for "mindlessly" in the following sentence?
"Social media allows the user to mindlessly sift through posts, images, and videos."
"without thinking," "aimlessly," or "unthinkingly"
Rearrange the words to form a grammatically correct sentence:
"can / information / social / spread / media / misinformation / and."
Social media can spread misinformation and information.
Experts suggest limiting time spent on social media to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
True