Question

in publishing led english to become standardized. but today, with the digital age and new avenues for written communication, our use of standard punctuation is changing.

while the punctuation rules for formal, written english still apply, text communication has changed the grammar game. research has shown that, when texting, we should choose not only our words carefully, but also our punctuation marks. the period can appear cold and indifferent, which is not something we would expect from written english. in addition, the exclamation point is now under fire as well. some suggest that the exclamation point seems silly or overly excited. so the next time youre texting, you might want to leave end punctuation out of it. period.

1. in the fifth paragraph, what new information does the author introduce when co the essay?

1. the author introduces the idea that using a period may convey insincerity.

the author introduces the idea that we should use punctuation carefully when texting.
the author introduces the idea that using an exclamation point may make a text seem silly.

Explanation:

First, analyze the provided fifth paragraph: it states that in texting, punctuation choices matter, notes periods can seem cold/indifferent, and exclamation points may appear silly/overly excited, concluding we might skip end punctuation. Now evaluate each option:

1. The paragraph does not mention insincerity related to periods, so the first option is incorrect.
2. The paragraph opens with the research finding that we must choose punctuation carefully in texting, then elaborates on specific punctuation perceptions. This is a core new idea introduced.
3. While the paragraph notes exclamation points can seem silly, this is a supporting detail, not the overarching new information introduced.

Answer:

The author introduces the idea that we should use punctuation carefully when texting.