SAT English Practice Question

The author of the passage argues that the best way to understand and appreciate the impact of technology on society is to consider the role of technology in the lives of ordinary people. She uses a series of examples, such as the telephone and the automobile, to illustrate her point. She then concludes by suggesting that the impact of technology is not simply a matter of innovation but rather a matter of how technology shapes the lives of people. What is the most likely reason why the author includes a series of examples?

1. A.provide evidence to support a general claim about the impact of technology.
2. B.explain the process by which technology has developed over time.
3. C.compare and contrast different types of technology.
4. D.describe the social and economic effects of technology.