The following text is from a sociology article.
Social media has created new forms of collective action that scholars call "connective action." Unlike traditional movements requiring formal organizations, connective action emerges through personalized content sharing. Individuals participate by adapting and circulating messages that resonate with their own values. This decentralized model enables rapid mobilization but may lack the sustained commitment of organized movements.
Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?
It introduces a completely new topic about technology.
It acknowledges a limitation of the phenomenon discussed.
It provides statistical data on social media usage.
It contradicts the concept of connective action entirely.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The last sentence acknowledges that connective action "may lack sustained commitment"—a limitation of the decentralized model.
- Evidence: The sentence states: "This decentralized model... may lack the sustained commitment of organized movements."
- Reasoning: While the text generally praises the model, this final point introduces a potential downside.
- Conclusion: The function is to acknowledge a limitation.
💡 Strategy: Look for the contrast word "but" or "may lack" which signals a limitation.
Choice A is incorrect because technology isn't a new topic here. Choice C is incorrect because no statistics are provided. Choice D is incorrect because the concept is nuanced, not contradicted.