Question

People seem to feel that hiding behind technology to forget their manners. Text messaging, emailing, and posting online comments all remove the face to face element of social interactions. A recent survey that 38% of comments on a online video sharing site are negative.
What statement best evaluates the evidence used in the passage?

a) The evidence is relevant because it shows that people interacting through technology are often rude.
b) The evidence is irrelevant because it doesn't have anything to do with people using good manners
c) The evidence is relevant because it supports the idea that texting and emailing are more personal than posting comments online
d) The evidence is irrelevant because it does not address the amount of positive interaction taking place through technology

Answer 1

A. The evidence is relevant because it shows that people interacting through technology are often rude.