Question
Which sentence provides the best clue that the passage is set in a modern time?
A.
"Why don't you send your grandpa a postcard?" Mom suggested.
B.
Mom and Dad appeared on the patio holding some cold drinks, and Mom swallowed back a warning not to hurt the flowers.
C.
He was not afraid of technology, but his parents' ridiculous decision to reduce the family's "screen time" was turning him into a reluctant Luddite.
D.
Tater Bug, clad in a knight's helmet and red cape from the treasure chest that held costumes from years of Halloween escapades, wielded a foam sword over his head, yelling "death to tyrants!" as he charged a pile of stuffed animals.
A.
"Why don't you send your grandpa a postcard?" Mom suggested.
B.
Mom and Dad appeared on the patio holding some cold drinks, and Mom swallowed back a warning not to hurt the flowers.
C.
He was not afraid of technology, but his parents' ridiculous decision to reduce the family's "screen time" was turning him into a reluctant Luddite.
D.
Tater Bug, clad in a knight's helmet and red cape from the treasure chest that held costumes from years of Halloween escapades, wielded a foam sword over his head, yelling "death to tyrants!" as he charged a pile of stuffed animals.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. "He was not afraid of technology, but his parents' ridiculous decision to reduce the family's 'screen time' was turning him into a reluctant Luddite."
This sentence provides a clear indication of modern times due to its reference to technology, screen time, and the contemporary issue of balancing digital and real-life interactions.
This sentence provides a clear indication of modern times due to its reference to technology, screen time, and the contemporary issue of balancing digital and real-life interactions.