Question

A writer wants to develop an argument on the following issue: social media can be a distraction, but its uses outweigh its drawbacks. which answer offers the most precise argumentative claim on this issue? with all that social media sites have to offer, it is not surprising that people spend so much time on it that they waste their days. social media sites offer a great many benefits to people for communication, and no one should avoid it on principle. while social media sites often distract us from our daily duties, with balance, there are useful ways it can improve our lives. given our dependence on social media, it's no wonder we have lost the ability to do simple tasks like talk to people face-to-face.

Answer 1

QUESTION:  A writer wants to develop an argument on the following issue: Social media can be a distraction, but its uses outweigh its drawbacks. Which answer offers the most precise argumentative claim on this issue? 

Explanation:  Depending on the writers beliefs of the issue stated above, the argument can be that the issue is true / positive or it can be false / negative towards the statement.

1.  With all that social media sites have to offer, it is not surprising that people spend so much time on it that they waste their days. (This does not address the benefits / uses.)
 2.  Social media sites offer a great many benefits to people for communication, and no one should avoid it on principle. (This is pro-social media it does not argue the negative drawbacks.)
3.  ANSWER:  While social media sites often distract us from our daily duties, with balance, there are useful ways it can improve our lives. This statement A.)  Addresses & acknowledges the negative - distraction. B.)  Offers a solution - time management.  C.) Concludes that there are useful ways it can improve our lives.  
4.  Given our dependence on social media, it's no wonder we have lost the ability to do simple tasks like talk to people face-to-face. (This argues only the negative side and does not mention benefits.)