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Answer: ASet 3: Command of Evidence
Explanation
PASSAGE
A survey found that 70% of teenagers prefer texting to phone calls. Researchers suggest this is because texting allows for asynchronous communication—the recipient can respond at their convenience, reducing the pressure of an immediate reply.
Which choice best supports the researchers' explanation?
A. Teenagers spend more time on social media than previous generations.✓ Correct
B. Many teenagers report feeling anxious about unexpected phone calls.
C. Phone calls are more expensive than text messages.
D. Older adults prefer phone calls to texting.
Detailed Explanation
The explanation centers on 'reducing the pressure of an immediate reply. ' Anxiety about unexpected calls (which demand immediate response) supports this explanation.
Key Evidence:
• "reducing the pressure of an immediate reply"
Why others are wrong: A (Social media use doesn't explain texting vs. calls.), C (Cost is not mentioned as a factor.), D (Adults' preferences don't explain teenagers' reasons.).