Question #N195

The author suggests that the development of the smartphone has changed how people connect with each other. In the past, people relied on personal interactions to build connections. However, the smartphone has allowed people to connect with each other in ways that were not possible before. As a result, the author argues, the smartphone has created new opportunities for people to build connections. According to the author, what has changed how people connect with each other?

What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The author is suggesting that the smartphone is a negative force that has changed how people connect with each other.
B. The author is arguing that the smartphone has made it easier for people to connect with each other.
C. The author is arguing that the smartphone has made it more difficult for people to connect with each other.
D. The author is suggesting that the smartphone has changed how people connect with each other in ways that were not possible before.

Correct Answer is: D

The main idea of this passage is that the smartphone has changed how people connect with each other in ways that were not possible before. The author discusses how people used to connect with each other through personal interactions, but now they can connect with each other in new ways through the use of the smartphone. The author suggests that the smartphone has created new opportunities for people to build connections.