Question

According to the passage, what is a key concern associated with social media use?

• A. Increased global connectivity
• B. Enhanced communication speed
• C. Privacy issues
• D. Improved mental health
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Hint:

When answering reading comprehension questions about concerns, focus on negative aspects explicitly stated in the passage. Eliminate options that describe benefits or contradict the passage's content.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Step 1: Understand the question. The question asks for a key concern related to social media use, as mentioned in the passage. Since it specifies a "concern," we need to identify negative aspects rather than positive outcomes or benefits.
- Step 2: Analyze the passage. The passage explicitly lists three drawbacks of social media: privacy concerns, the spread of misinformation, and negative impacts on mental health, such as increased anxiety and depression. These are presented as significant issues associated with social media's rise.
- Step 3: Evaluate the options.
- Option (1): "Increased global connectivity" is described as a positive transformation in the passage, not a concern, so it can be eliminated.
- Option (2): "Enhanced communication speed" is implied by "instant connectivity" and is a benefit, not a concern, making it incorrect.
- Option (3): "Privacy issues" directly corresponds to one of the concerns explicitly mentioned in the passage, making it a strong candidate.
- Option (4): "Improved mental health" contradicts the passage, which states that social media can increase anxiety and depression, so it is incorrect.
- Step 4: Cross-check for accuracy. The passage mentions privacy alongside misinformation and mental health as key concerns. Since only privacy issues appear in the options, it is the correct match. No other option reflects a concern from the passage.
- Step 5: Verify with context. The phrase "concerns about privacy" in the passage aligns perfectly with option (3), ensuring no misinterpretation. The other concerns (misinformation and mental health) are not represented in the options.
- Step 6: Final conclusion. Option (3) Privacy issues is the correct answer, as it directly reflects a key concern stated in the passage.
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