Question

it acceptable for learners to use them. this conversation actually goes with an article youve been reading in a blog, \as educational settings lift bans on cell phones, educators weigh pros and cons\ by kinjo kiema.
after reading the article, your group discusses its effect, specifically in the following sentence.
\although children have been using cell phones consistently in their daily lives for almost a decade, many educational settings continue to resist allowing the devices during learning time. educators generally grapple with new technologies, but cell phones reputation as a nuisance and a distraction has been hard to dislodge.\
the blogger is focusing on how words can contribute to a reading passage.
the first question they ask is, how does the authors use of the word grapple contribute to the tone of the article?
it reiterates that most parents dont want their children to have access to their phones while participating in educational activities.
it introduces the idea that children are addicted to their phones and they need help to break their addiction.
it emphasizes the struggle that educators face with cell phones in an educational setting.
it showcases how educators are able to use technology to help enhance learning.

Explanation:

The word "grapple" means to struggle or wrestle with something. In the context of the article, it is used to describe how educators are dealing with the issue of cell phones in educational settings. The other options are not relevant to the meaning of the word "grapple" in this context.

Answer:

It emphasizes the struggle that educators face with cell phones in an educational setting.