Question

1) Social media and technology have given teenagers more ways to act negatively toward each other. 2) Teens say they believe social media has a positive impact on their lives, with some reporting that it makes them feel "depressed, less popular, less confident, and worse about themselves." 3) These teens are being bullied or are judging themselves because of what they see or experience through technology. 4) Teens should be monitored when they are online to prevent them from acting negatively toward each other.

Which sentence should be revised because it presents conflicting information?



Which sentence should be revised because it shows bias?

Answer 1

- Sentence 2 should be revised because it presents conflicting information. It first says teens believe social media has a positive impact, then immediately lists negative effects — the sentence should acknowledge that teens report mixed effects (some positive, some negative).

Suggested revision: "Many teens say social media has a positive impact on their lives, although some report negative effects such as feeling depressed, less popular, or less confident."

- Sentence 4 should be revised because it shows bias. It asserts a prescriptive solution (monitoring teens online) without acknowledging alternatives or evidence and frames monitoring as the necessary response. Reword to a more neutral, evidence-based recommendation.

Suggested revision: "Parents and schools may consider a combination of supervision, digital literacy education, and clear online rules to reduce harmful interactions among teens."