Question 20 • FL-1001420-AP English Language and Composition Sem 1 - Flex
In sentence 23 (reproduced below), the writer wants to provide a convincing explanation for why people should avoid being socially disconnected. But being socially disconnected has serious consequences; most people, for example, suffer negative feelings from being isolated and prefer to be engaged on some level, whether through family, friends, or community members.
Answer
A
(as it is now)
B
consequences—even the US government is addressing social connectedness through the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
C
consequences; since current research provides plenty of resources for how to build social connectedness, there is no reason for people to endure the havoc that the lack of social connections can wreak on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
D
consequences: a lack of social connection has been linked with mental and emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, and antisocial behavior as well as physical issues such as higher blood pressure, disrupted sleep, and a disrupted immune system.
Explanation
Choice D gives concrete evidence for the claim that social disconnection has serious consequences: it links lack of social connection to mental, emotional, and physical problems. The colon correctly introduces these examples, making the explanation more convincing. Choice B mentions a government center but does not explain the harms, while C focuses on resources for building connections rather than the consequences of lacking them.
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