Set 3: Command of Evidence

Explanation

Answer: A

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

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. The explanation centers on 'reducing the pressure of an immediate reply.' Anxiety about unexpected calls (which demand immediate response) supports this explanation. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "reducing the pressure of an immediate reply"

Why others are wrong: B (This option is incorrect.), C (Cost is not mentioned as a factor.), D (Adults' preferences don't explain teenagers' reasons.).

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