Question 19 • FL-1001420-AP English Language and Composition Sem 1 - Flex
The writer intends the passage to be read by a general audience. Which of the following sentences, if added after sentence 14 (reproduced below), would best aid a reader’s understanding of the passage?Internet slang or "text-talk” has become popular in short, electronic written messages, but in recent years this language has made its way into formal writing and become an impediment to basic language functions.
Answer
A
Individuals who frequently use “text-talk” in their written documents often struggle to build and apply an expansive vocabulary for use in more formal settings.
B
While acceptable in personal messages, constant use of abbreviations and informal language disrupts an individual’s application of acceptable formal language in academic and professional documents.
C
A recent school board report shows a plateau in middle school test results designed to assess students’ mastery of spelling, grammar, and written mechanics.
D
In addition, the predictive text function on most cellular devices only exacerbates this concern by suggesting acronyms or slang to replace certain words or phrases.
Explanation
Sentence 14 says that “text-talk” has entered formal writing and is interfering with basic language skills. Choice B makes that concern clearer for general readers by explaining that frequent abbreviations and informal language can disrupt the use of formal language in school and work documents. Choice D introduces predictive text, a related but separate issue that does not explain the stated concern as directly.
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