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 another’s 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) it’s 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.
which is the best way to revise sentence 12?
a because we can see one another’s expressions, we interpret tones in our speech.
b because we can see one another’s expressions.
c we can see one another’s expressions and interpret tones in our speech.
d seeing one another’s expressions, we interpret tones in our speech.

Explanation:

To determine the best revision for sentence 12, we analyze the context. Sentence 12 is part of an explanation about the benefits of in - person communication (as opposed to technology - mediated communication). The original sentence is a dependent clause ("Because we can see one another’s expressions and interpret tones in our speech") which needs to be an independent clause to stand alone or fit the flow. Option C makes it an independent clause ("We can see one another’s expressions and interpret tones in our speech") which properly conveys the idea and fits the context of explaining the advantages of face - to - face interaction. Option A keeps it as a dependent clause, Option B is an incomplete sentence, and Option D changes the meaning and structure in a less appropriate way.

Answer:

C. We can see one another’s expressions and interpret tones in our speech.