Question 11

The opinion held by the "people" mentioned in the third sentence of Passage 1 is accurate.

The author of Passage 2 would most likely agree that the belief in social media as a weak substitute for in-person interactions is accurate, as they express skepticism about the significance of social media in comparison to face-to-face communication.

A) accurate

This option is correct because the author of Passage 2 aligns with the view that social media, while enjoyable, does not hold the same value as in-person interactions. They suggest that the criticism of social media as a less fulfilling means of communication is a valid perspective.

B) unsupported

This option is incorrect because the author of Passage 2 offers a clear rationale for their belief, comparing social media interactions to less substantial forms of communication. This implies that they do support the argument that social media is inferior to in-person communication.

C) misguided

This option is incorrect as it suggests that the opinions of those declaring social media as a weak substitute are fundamentally wrong. The author of Passage 2 does not label these opinions as misguided but rather acknowledges them as valid criticisms.

D) amusing

This option is incorrect because the author does not express that the opinions about social media are humorous or laughable. Instead, they take these opinions seriously, indicating a belief in the truth of the criticisms rather than dismissing them as amusing.

Conclusion

The correct answer, "accurate," reflects the author of Passage 2's agreement with the skepticism regarding social media's role in communication. All other options fail to capture the author's serious acknowledgment of the validity of the criticism, thus underscoring the importance of in-person interactions over digital ones.