Question

The author states: “ Tech speak is simply an efficient and harmless way to communicate.” Which statement is the BEST rebuttal?(1 point)
Responses

“Before people began typing messages on tiny screens, there were rules for formal written English that teens and adults alike tried to follow.”
“Before people began typing messages on tiny screens, there were rules for formal written English that teens and adults alike tried to follow.”

Researchers gave students a grammar test assessing skills they had been taught in school. They found that the more often teens sent or received messages that contained text speak, the worse they performed on the test.”
Researchers gave students a grammar test assessing skills they had been taught in school. They found that the more often teens sent or received messages that contained text speak, the worse they performed on the test.”

"Young people who do not have the knowledge and skills needed to switch from text speak to a more formal writing style that uses proper spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation are less likely to be successful in school and in certain careers."

“As long as the person reading your message can figure out what you are trying to say, it’s fine the way it is.

Answer 1

Researchers gave students a grammar test assessing skills they had been taught in school. They found that the more often teens sent or received messages that contained text speak, the worse they performed on the test.