Question

the following is a draft of a student essay. it may contain errors. is technology hurting us? (1) technology makes our lives easier in so many ways, but these advantages come with some serious disadvantages because some technology may be hurting us. (2) my dad works in the technology industry with computers and has always had the latest and greatest gadgets, and i dont really want anything (except a smartphone). (3) even though all my friends have one, my parents maintain that the technology in a smartphone carries too much responsibility for a 15 - year - old. (4) consequently, i have a basic cell phone; i can only make calls and text my friends. (5) my school allows the use of phones during lunch only. (6) sometimes, i feel like ive fallen way behind the times not being able to instantly look up the latest news on my favorite singer. (7) however, instead of spending lunchtime bent over a tiny tablet with my thumbs wiggling themselves into early on - set arthritis, im engaged in conversation with my friends. (8) true, they may be bent over a smartphone, but they eventually have to come up for air to report their findings to me. (9) if im clever, i can engage their attention with appropriately poised questions that encourage interaction, friendly debate, or deep thinking. (10) while classmates around me are losing or never developing the important skill of communicating, i am honing my verbal abilities. (11) for young people, who are still developing socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically, this technology may be hurting them. read sentence 7 from the passage. however, instead of spending lunchtime bent over a tiny tablet with my thumbs wiggling themselves into early on - set arthritis, im engaged in conversation with my friends. which example would be appropriate support to add after this statement? a. many of my friends, who are constantly bent over their devices, have been complaining that their thumbs are starting to ache and their fingers feel sore all the time. b. several studies show that injuries to arms and hands are being reported by many people who use their smartphones often. c. their doctor says too much texting and scrolling is not good for some people and they should be careful.

Explanation:

The original statement talks about avoiding health - related issues from technology use during lunchtime by having conversations instead. Option A provides a personal - anecdote type of support that is in line with the context of the statement, focusing on the physical discomfort of friends due to device use. Option B is more general with studies, and option C is cut off and seems less relevant.

Answer:

A. Many of my friends, who are constantly bent over their devices, have been complaining that their thumbs are starting to ache and their fingers feel sore all the time.