Basic Internet Use
What does it mean to go online?
To connect to the internet
What do we call a person who posts mean or offensive comments online?
A troll
What does LOL stand for?
Laugh out loud
What phrase do you say when your connection isn’t working properly?
I’m having some technical difficulties.
What do we call someone who’s good at using technology?
A tech-savvy person
What do we call a program like Chrome or Safari used to access the internet?
A browser
What word describes someone who bullies others on the internet?
A cyberbully
What does BRB stand for?
Be right back
What does it mean when someone says, “You’re on mute”?
Their microphone is off.
What’s the term for a person who grew up with digital technology?
A digital native
What phrase means “to look at websites casually”?
To browse
What’s the term for someone who sends fake emails to steal information?
A phisher
What does BTW mean?
By the way
What phrase describes when the video image isn’t moving?
The screen is frozen.
What word means someone who’s active in online communities?
A netizen
What idiom means “to explore or visit different websites”?
To surf the web
What do we call someone who tricks people online for money?
A scammer or fraudster
What does LMK stand for?
Let me know
What phrase do you use when the sound cuts in and out?
You’re breaking up.
What’s another term for an older person who uses the internet actively?
A silver surfer
What does the idiom break the internet mean?
To post something that causes massive attention online
What is an online predator?
Someone who uses the internet to target or harm others
What does IMHO mean?
In my humble / honest opinion
What does it mean if you have a hard stop at 2 o’clock?
You must leave the meeting by that time.
Give an example sentence using digital native correctly.
Digital natives learn technology quickly.