SAT English Practice Question
The article argues that the way people use technology can be divided into two categories. One category is the use of technology for specific tasks, which the authors call "instrumental" use. The other category is the use of technology for pleasure or entertainment, which the authors call "noninstrumental" use. This distinction is important because it can help explain why people use technology in different ways, and how these different uses can affect people’s lives. The authors claim that the distinction between instrumental and noninstrumental use is important for understanding how people use technology in the twenty-first century.
- A.Instrumental use of technology is more important than noninstrumental use.
- B.The distinction between instrumental and noninstrumental use of technology is important for understanding how people use technology in the twenty-first century.
- C.Noninstrumental use of technology is more important than instrumental use.
- D.The use of technology has a significant impact on people’s lives in the twenty-first century.
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