Question

social media and social skills
which statement best paraphrases the main idea of the passage?
a
social media takes away human interaction. people rely too heavily on social media and therefore do not get as much face to face conversation
b
social media helps people to connect to other instantly. however, social media can also be bad for people because it takes away human contact.
c
social media sites such as facebook and twitter allow people to connect to others instantly the sites also allow people to stay connected to friends while also living a hectic lifestyle
d
social media has transformed society all over the world. people can connect to someone who is in another country at any time during the day it allows people to talk freely without criticism

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: The passage doesn't state social media is bad or that it takes away face - to - face interaction. It says human interaction is trickier but not that social media lacks human interaction. So A is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option B: The passage shows social media has benefits (connecting with others) and also mentions that human interaction is more complex now, but it doesn't say social media is bad. So B's negative view is wrong.
3. Analyze Option C: The passage says social media allows instant connection with others (friends, family, etc.) and also that due to the hectic nature of modern life, people prefer maintaining connections through social media. This option captures both the connecting aspect and the relation to lifestyle (hectic life).
4. Analyze Option D: The passage is not about social media transforming society or talking without criticism. It's about social media's role in connection and human interaction in modern life. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter allow people to connect to others instantly. The sites also allow people to stay connected to friends while also living a hectic lifestyle