[Reading] Question 1 (i) - Teachoo Sample Paper 2 - English Class 10 - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - English Class 10 - English Class 10

Read the following text.

Which of the following statements best describes the main idea of the passage?

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A. To explain how social media works and what are its features.

B. To explore the advantages and disadvantages of social media for individuals and society.

C. To argue that social media is either good or bad depending on how we use it.

D. To compare different types of social media platforms and applications.

Answer as written by the student:

The correct answer is B. To explore the advantages and disadvantages of social media for individuals and society.

Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

To find the main idea of the passage, we need to look for the sentence or sentences that summarize what the passage is about and what the author wants to convey. 🧐

• The main idea is usually found in the first or last paragraph of the passage, but sometimes it can be implied throughout the passage. 🕵️‍♂️
• In this case, the main idea is stated in the first paragraph of the passage: “Social media is the use of online platforms and applications to create and share content, such as text, images, videos, and audio, and to interact with other users. Social media has become an integral part of modern life, as billions of people around the world use it for various purposes, such as communication, entertainment, education, business, and activism. Social media can offer many benefits, such as enhancing social connection, facilitating learning, promoting creativity, and raising awareness. ” 📝
• This sentence introduces the topic of social media and its various uses and benefits for individuals and society. The rest of the passage elaborates on this topic by discussing some of the drawbacks and risks, ethical and cultural challenges, and future implications of social media. 🗣️
• Therefore, we can infer that the main idea of the passage is to explore the advantages and disadvantages of social media for individuals and society. 🙌
• This matches option B in the question. Option A is too narrow and does not capture the scope of the passage. Option C is too vague and does not specify what are the advantages and disadvantages of social media. Option D is irrelevant and does not relate to the passage at all. 🚫

Hence, the correct answer is B. To explore the advantages and disadvantages of social media for individuals and society. ✅

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