Connect Ideas of Multiple Speakers Practice Test

A class is discussing whether social media helps or hurts friendships.

• Lila: “Group chats help friends stay connected, especially when people can’t meet up.”
• Noah: “But it can also cause misunderstandings because tone is hard to read in texts.”
• Amira: “Comparing yourself to others online can create jealousy, which can damage friendships.”

Which question best connects the speakers’ points by probing how the effects interact (positive and negative) rather than treating them separately?

A class is discussing The Outsiders and how the author uses setting.

• Jordan: “The drive-in and the park feel dangerous because they’re where the boys can’t escape trouble.”
• Alina: “I noticed weather and darkness show mood—like when it’s late and everything feels tense.”
• Marcus: “The rumble scene feels chaotic because the writing gets faster and the setting is stormy.”

The teacher asks: “How does the setting help create tension across different scenes?”

Which response best answers the teacher’s question using relevant evidence/observations from what the group noticed?