Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.One problem with allowing cell phones in the classroom is that they can be used for harmful purposes. Kids have learned how to bully each other through text messages and social media.Which answer choice provides the best evidence to support the ideas in the excerpt?

The excerpt argues that cell phones can be used to bully students through text messages and social media. The survey finding that 22 percent of students received a hurtful text message from someone at school directly supports that claim. The other choices discuss phone addiction, calling friends during class, or communication habits, but do not provide evidence of harmful messages.

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