Question

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1 trisha prabhu knew what it was like to be bullied online. at age 13, she decided to do something about it. she created what would become the app, rethink. the technology is applied to a users keyboard. it detects if a comment is offensive. and if it is? the app nudges the user to think about the impact the comment might have. trisha found that teens decided not to post the hurtful message 93 percent of the time!
2 trishas app helps people think twice before posting online. that mindfulness is a part of good digital citizenship. but it doesnt stop there. its just as important to think twice when youre searching online. making sure that the information youve found is reliable also helps you to be a good digital citizen. lets learn more!
question 1
what is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a trisha prabhu created an app, rethink, when she was just 13 years old.
b it can take time to find reliable information online.
c being mindful is important, whether you are posting or searching online.
d trisha prabhu was bullied online at a young age.

Explanation:

Paragraph 2 states that Trisha's app promotes mindfulness for posting online, and adds that mindfulness (verifying information reliability) is also key for online searching, both as part of good digital citizenship. Option A and D relate to paragraph 1, while B is not mentioned. Option C captures the core point of mindfulness for both posting and searching online.

Answer:

C. Being mindful is important, whether you are posting or searching online.