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.
which is the best way to combine sentences 8 and 9?
a there are benefits to using technology, the disadvantages
outweigh the advantages.
b while there are benefits to using technology, the
disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
c using technology causes disadvantages and advantages.
d technology has benefits and disadvantages.

Explanation:

To combine sentences 8 ("While there are benefits to using technology") and 9 ("The disadvantages outweigh the advantages"), we need a conjunction that shows contrast. Option B uses "While" to connect the two ideas, maintaining the contrast between benefits and disadvantages, and combines the sentences smoothly. Option A is a run - on, Option C misrepresents the relationship (it's not that technology causes both, but that disadvantages outweigh benefits despite benefits), and Option D is too vague and doesn't capture the contrast in the original sentences.

Answer:

B. While there are benefits to using technology, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.