Question

on a personal level, parents desire free public wi - fi so their children can stay connected and, more importantly, safe. as children gain independence, many are given devices that allow them to remain in contact with their parents. some of those children have phone plans with limited minutes; some may have devices that require wi - fi connectivity. there are potential safety risks if these kids are left without access. for instance, imagine if some middle schoolers got injured while socializing downtown. should the children not have internet connectivity to contact their parents, their health could be placed in serious danger. in short, without free municipal wi - fi, it is impossible to keep children in cities safe. such safety concerns further validate the notion that cities of all sizes should provide municipal wi - fi.
the bottom line is that online connectivity is a necessity in todays high - tech society. cities across the country
the fifth paragraph is meant to support the authors main claim that free wi - fi in cities benefits residents as well as the local economy. whats wrong with the authors argument in the fifth paragraph?
the author does not explain how children could be endangered by a lack of municipal wi - fi.
the author does not address the fact that many devices come with data plans that do not require wi - fi.
the author overstates the ability of municipal wi - fi to ensure childrens safety.

Explanation:

For question 5:

• The author's main claim in the fifth paragraph is that free Wi - Fi in cities benefits residents and the local economy.
• Analyzing each option:
• Option 1: The author does not overstate the ability of municipal Wi - Fi to ensure children's safety. The text mainly focuses on connectivity and benefits rather than over - emphasizing safety in an exaggerated way.
• Option 2: The author does address that many devices come with data plans. The text is about the need for free municipal Wi - Fi, and it's implied that not all devices (or people) can rely solely on data plans (e.g., for cost or coverage reasons).
• Option 3: The author does explain how children could be endangered by a lack of municipal Wi - Fi (e.g., inability to contact parents, safety concerns).
• Option 4: The author does not say that free municipal Wi - Fi is not required. In fact, the whole paragraph is arguing in favor of it.

For question 6:

• The bottom - line (main idea) of the fifth paragraph is about the importance (necessity) of online connectivity in a high - tech society for various aspects like children's connectivity (to parents, for safety), and overall benefits to residents and the economy.
• Looking at the options:
• The option that municipal Wi - Fi should be provided is in line with the author's argument for the necessity of online connectivity (which in the context of the paragraph implies the provision of municipal Wi - Fi as a means to achieve that connectivity).

Answer:

1. The author overstates the ability of municipal Wi - Fi to ensure children's safety.
2. Municipal Wi - Fi should be provided.