Which sentence in this excerpt forms the purpose statement for a speech about the negative effects of watching too much television? television is a good form of entertainment. but watching excessive amounts of television can lead to some serious issues. today, i’m going to talk about the dangers associated with watching too much television and how we can combat them. child psychologists have found that kids who watch too much tv fare significantly worse than their counterparts who spend their time doing more productive activities, such as reading. studies have also shown that television hinders kids’ mental faculties and growth; there’s a reason why it’s famously referred to as the “idiot box.”