Question

according to a recent study, teenagers are spending more time on social media than ever before. the study found that the average teenager spends up to 9 hours a day on social media platforms like instagram, tiktok, and snapchat. but what are the effects of this excessive screen time? child psychologist dr. maya patel advises that \spending too much time on social media can lead to a range of negative consequences.\ it can contribute to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. additionally, social media can be a major source of cyberbullying, with one in three teens reporting being the victim of online harassment. however, not all news about social media and teenagers is negative. some experts suggest that social media can be a valuable tool for connecting with others and expressing themselves. when used in moderation, social media can help teenagers build relationships, discover new interests, and even develop important skills. so, what should teenagers do about social media? experts recommend setting limits on screen time, being mindful of the content they consume and share, and taking breaks from social media when they start to feel overwhelmed or anxious. after reading the passage, which piece of evidence could you cite to support your claim that social media is mainly positive for teens, and why? the statement that \social media can be a valuable tool for connecting with others,\ because it is suggested by experts the question \so, what should teenagers do about social media?\ because it makes the reader think of positives the statistic that teens spend up to \9 hours a day on social media platforms,\ because something so popular couldnt be negative

Explanation:

• For the first option: The passage says some experts suggest social media (in moderation) helps teens connect, build relationships, etc. The statement "social media can be a valuable tool for connecting with others" is from experts and supports the positive claim as it highlights a positive use.
• For the second option: The question "So, what should teenagers do about social media?" is just a prompt to introduce advice, not evidence for social media being positive.
• For the third option: The statistic about time spent shows popularity, not that it's positive (excessive time had negative effects mentioned earlier).

Answer:

A. The statement that "social media can be a valuable tool for connecting with others," because it is suggested by experts