Question

review the fifth paragraph.
the connected city
1 today, well more than half of the world owns a smartphone. yet connectivity to the internet can still come with a hefty price tag. this can be problematic for both travelers and local residents who want to connect for free wherever they go. the internet not only allows for communication, it provides access to information, jobs, and education. furthermore, in todays high - tech world, people are accessing more data more frequently from smartphones, tablets, and laptops. city - provided online connectivity adds value to an area and provides what many believe is a basic need. not only does free wi - fi drive economic development by enhancing businesses and attracting tourism, it also provides online connectivity that many cannot afford.
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 overstates the ability of municipal wi - fi to ensure childrens safety.
the author does not address the fact that many devices come with data plans that do not require wi - fi.
the author does not explain how children could be endangered by a lack of municipal wi - fi.

Explanation:

First, analyze the fifth paragraph (the given paragraph) and the options:

• The first option: The paragraph has no content about municipal Wi - Fi and children's safety, so this option is incorrect.
• The second option: The paragraph argues that free Wi - Fi is needed because internet access can be expensive, but it does not consider that many devices have data plans that don't need Wi - Fi. This is a flaw in the argument.
• The third option: The paragraph does not discuss children being endangered by lack of municipal Wi - Fi, so this option is incorrect.

Answer:

The author does not address the fact that many devices come with data plans that do not require Wi - Fi.