People seem to feel that hiding behind technology gives them the right to forget their manners. Text messaging, emailing, and posting online
comments all remove the face-to-face element of social interactions. A
recent survey shows that 38 percent of comments on an online video-
sharing site are negative.
Which statement best evaluates the evidence used in the passage?
OA. The evidence is irrelevant because it does not have anything to do
with people using good manners.
O B. The evidence is relevant because it shows that people interacting
Oc. The evidence is relevant because it supports the idea that texting
O D. The evidence is irrelevant because it does not address the amount
through technology are often rude.
and emailing are more personal than posting comments online.
of positive interaction taking place through technology.