OpenSAT

Question #N807

It has been argued that the use of technology in the classroom is harmful to students. The argument goes that too much screen time and digital distraction disrupts student focus and impedes learning. However, recent research suggests that the use of technology in the classroom can actually enhance learning. This research shows that technology can be used to help students develop critical thinking skills, to access information more quickly, and to collaborate more effectively. What is the purpose of the first sentence in this paragraph?

The first sentence of the paragraph is primarily used to

A. present a counterargument to the argument that technology is harmful to students.

B. introduce a new perspective on the use of technology in the classroom.

C. establish the author’s position on the use of technology in the classroom.

D. summarize the main argument of the passage.

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Correct Answer is: A

The first sentence introduces an argument that technology is harmful to students. It is then followed by a counterargument that suggests that technology can actually enhance learning. Therefore, the first sentence is used to present a counterargument to the argument that technology is harmful to students.