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Cumulative Exam 1

Question 37 • FL-1001420-AP English Language and Composition Sem 1 - Flex

The writer is considering changing the underlined portion of sentence 13 (reproduced below) so that it conveys the information in the sentence in the most precise wayFor instance, some doctors warn that too much screen time can lead to physical and mental health pitfalls such as obesity and depression.

Answer
A
(as it is now)
B
issues
C
conflicts
D
emergencies

Explanation

Obesity and depression are health issues, so “issues” describes them more precisely in this sentence. “Conflicts” usually refers to disagreements, and “emergencies” suggests urgent crises, which do not fit both examples. Therefore, replace “pitfalls” with “issues.”

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