Question

technology takeover
(1) take a look around you. (2) what is it you see? (3) phones, televisions, computers,
laptops, monitors, and tablets. (4) technology is overtaking our lives. (5) gone are the
days of answering a phone attached to a house wall, building a puzzle, or playing
outside. (6) everyone is glued to their devices. (7) no wonder people have so many
neck strains and lower back pain.
(8) while there are benefits to using technology. (9) the disadvantages outweigh the
advantages. (10) for example, the use of technological devices takes people away
from having real, live conversations with others. (11) sure, theres texting and emailing,
but the personal touches and connections made with being in front of actual others is
more meaningful. (12) because we can see one anothers expressions and interpret
tones in our speech. (13) not to mention, we can provide hand gestures and other
non - verbals to communicate how we truly feel.
(14) yes, technology is great when we are remote or far away from our family, friends,
and other relatives. (15) however, if we stayed attached to them 24/7, we lost the
personal contact humans need and desire. (16) its necessary and okay to use
technology for work and personal needs; just do so in small doses. (17) staying
addicted to them is where the problem lies. (18) balance is key. (19) use in
moderation. (20) remember, personal connection comes first.
what change should be made in sentence 15?
a delete however
b place the period after the word contact
c change lost to lose
d change stayed to stay and lost to lose

Explanation:

In sentence 15, the verb tenses are inconsistent. The conditional “if we stayed...” (past tense) and “we lost...” (past tense) should be in the present - tense form for a general conditional statement. “If we stay... we lose...” is the correct form.

Answer:

D. Change stayed to stay and lost to lose