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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #36282 English.
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Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
Being a living language, English is always changing. New words are invented every day. Many are linked to developments in computer science and other areas of technology. However, technology doesn’t just influence a language by increasing its vocabulary, it also causes language to change more frequently. In the Internet age, we’ve become used to using emails as a quick and convenient means of communication. However, when writing these messages, we’re a bit careless about our use of grammar. Does this mean that the quality of written English is poorer because of emails? In this chapter, it is argued that people’s actual use of language doesn’t prove this to be true.

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Option 4: "the effect of emails on the standard of written English"

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the main issue presented in the text. The author argues that while emails have changed how we communicate, it does not necessarily mean that the quality of written English has declined. This aligns with the thesis that the actual use of language does not support the idea of poorer quality due to emails.

Option 1: "the increase in the number of messages sent by email"

Explanation: This option focuses on the quantity of messages sent via email, which is not the main issue discussed in the text. The text does mention emails but emphasizes their impact on language quality rather than the volume of messages. Therefore, this option does not align with the main argument presented.

Option 2: "the difference between emails and traditional writing"

Explanation: While the text touches on the differences in grammar usage between emails and traditional writing, it does not make this the central issue. The main concern is about how emails affect the quality of written English, not merely the differences between the two forms of writing.

Option 3: "the effects of new vocabulary on emails"

Explanation: This option suggests a focus on new vocabulary specifically related to emails. However, the text discusses the broader implications of language change due to technology, particularly the effect of emails on the quality of written English, rather than just vocabulary.

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