When a honeybee gathers nectar from flowers, it moves from bloom to bloom. Along the way, pollen that sticks to its body is carried to other flowers. In this way many plants are able to form fruit and seeds. So a bee not only gets nectar but also helps plants reproduce. What is the main idea of the passage?

Correct: B) While gathering nectar, honeybees help plants pollinate.

The passage as a whole says bees carry pollen while gathering nectar, helping plants make fruit and seeds. So the main idea is B. A overstates with 'only', and C and D are never stated.

The camel has a body suited to life in the desert. Its hump stores fat, which serves as an energy source when food is scarce. Its long eyelashes protect its eyes from blowing sand. It can also drink a large amount of water at once. According to the passage, what is stored in a camel's hump?

Correct: C) Fat

The passage states plainly that the hump 'stores fat'. So C. Water is something it drinks, not stored in the hump, so A, B, and D do not match the text.

That morning the road was wet and shining. Drops fell from the trees in the garden, and small puddles had formed under the eaves. The sky was still covered with gray clouds, but to the east it was gradually growing brighter. What can most strongly be inferred from this scene?

Correct: A) It had been raining until shortly before.

The wet, shining road, dripping trees, and fresh puddles strongly imply it had just been raining (A). Clear skies contradict this (B), and season or snow (C, D) are not in the text.

Giving a plant too much water can actually harm its roots. If the soil stays wet all the time, the roots cannot breathe and grow weak. So water only after the surface of the soil has dried out. What is the author's main purpose?

Correct: D) To advise the reader on how to water properly.

The passage explains the harm of overwatering and urges the reader to 'water only after the surface has dried.' The purpose is to give watering advice (D). A, B, and C are not the content of the text.

Libraries are becoming more than places that simply lend books. Many now offer quiet desks for study, librarians who help with research, and rooms that host community classes. Some hold read-aloud sessions for children. In these ways, libraries are expanding their role into community hubs where people gather and learn together. What is the passage most trying to say?

Correct: C) Libraries are becoming community hubs beyond just lending books.

With concrete examples, the passage concludes that libraries are 'expanding their role into community hubs.' So the main idea is C. A and D are claims not in the text, and B mistakes one example for the whole point.

The Moon does not shine on its own; it appears bright because it reflects sunlight. As the Moon orbits Earth, the sunlit portion we can see changes, producing its phases. At the new moon, the sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth, so the Moon looks dark. At the full moon, that side faces Earth completely. According to the passage, why does the Moon look dark at the new moon?

Correct: A) Because its sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth.

The passage says at the new moon 'the sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth, so the Moon looks dark.' So A. The Moon has no light of its own (B is wrong); shadow or a dark Sun (C, D) are not stated.

The new cafe opened in front of the station. For weeks after opening, a line of people waiting their turn stretched outside it. At another coffee shop nearby, empty seats became noticeable even at lunchtime. Its owner says, 'Our regulars still come, but passing customers have dropped off.' What can most reasonably be inferred from this passage?

Correct: B) The new cafe's opening likely affected the nearby shop's customer traffic.

The new cafe drew lines while the nearby shop saw more empty seats and 'passing customers dropped off.' The overlapping timing makes it likely the opening affected its traffic (B). A has no basis, C overstates with 'completely', and D cannot be concluded.

When an earthquake strikes, protecting yourself comes first. If there is a sturdy desk, get under it and shield your head. Rushing outside can actually be dangerous because of broken window glass and falling objects. Only after the shaking stops should you calmly check your escape route. What is the author's main purpose?

Correct: B) To instruct the reader on what to do during an earthquake.

The passage gives a sequence of instructions: protect yourself, don't rush out, check your route after shaking stops. Its purpose is to instruct on actions (B). It is not about mechanisms (A), damage records (C), or choosing desks (D).

In many towns, streets once went pitch dark at night. As streetlights spread, people could walk outside safely after dark, and shops extended their hours. Nighttime travel increased, and the very rhythm of daily life shifted. At the same time, a new problem arose: nights that are too bright make the stars harder to see. What does the passage say as a whole?

Correct: D) The spread of streetlights changed daily life but also created a new problem.

The passage notes the benefits — safety, longer hours, changed rhythms — and also the problem of fading stars, presenting both sides. So the overall idea is D. A, B, and C are claims not in the text.

Ice is frozen water, but it has an unusual property. Most substances become heavier as solids than as liquids, yet ice is lighter than water and floats on it. This is because, as water freezes, its molecules form a structure with many gaps, so the volume increases. That is why, even in winter, a pond freezes from the surface while the water at the bottom stays unfrozen. According to the passage, why does ice float on water?

Correct: D) Because it expands as it freezes and becomes lighter than water.

The passage says that as water freezes its molecules form a gappy structure so the volume increases, making ice lighter and able to float. So D. Ice is lighter, not heavier (B is reversed); ponds freeze from the surface (C is reversed); temperature (A) is not mentioned.

In one village, farmers had long planted only a single variety of potato across all their fields. One year, a disease that killed only that variety spread, and the village's harvest was almost entirely wiped out. From the next year on, the villagers began planting several different kinds of potato with differing traits in separate plots. What did the villagers most reasonably learn from this experience?

Correct: C) Relying on a single crop variety leaves you vulnerable to large losses from disaster.

After a single variety was wiped out and they switched to several, the lesson is that relying on one variety is vulnerable to disaster (C). D is the opposite, B has no basis in the text, and A overstates.

'You can never be on time — you're always so careless.' Told this, the listener feels attacked, and the discussion stalls. In the same situation, saying 'I felt a little anxious waiting' conveys your own feelings without cornering the other person. A single choice in how you say something can change where the conversation goes. Why does the author give the example 'you're always so careless'?

Correct: A) To show that a blaming way of speaking hinders discussion.

The author presents this phrasing as a bad example that makes the listener feel attacked and stalls the talk, then contrasts it with a better way. The intent is A. It is not recommended (C), nor a numerical proof (B) or personality analysis (D).

An invasive species is an organism carried by human activity beyond its native range. Not every invasive species does harm; many fail to adapt to the new environment and die out. But some, in a land without natural predators, multiply rapidly and take the food and shelter of the native creatures. So the problem is not 'having come from outside' as such, but how the species acts on the ecosystem. What is needed is to identify the few highly damaging species and concentrate countermeasures there. What is the main idea of the passage?

Correct: B) The issue with invasive species is not 'coming from outside' but their effect on the ecosystem, so we should identify high-impact species and focus efforts there.

The passage notes not all are harmful, locates the problem in ecosystem effect rather than origin, and concludes we should focus on the few damaging species. So B. A contradicts the text's denial that all are dangerous, C over-generalizes the point about some species, and D is not the passage's claim.

For sailors of old, poor nutrition on long voyages was a serious problem. Scurvy in particular claimed many lives. In the eighteenth century, a physician divided his crew and varied their diets, and found that only those given citrus fruit recovered noticeably. The responsible substance was unknown at the time, but based on this observation the practice of handing out citrus spread, and scurvy fell sharply. Later it was found that the effect was due to vitamin C. According to the passage, which sailors actually showed recovery in the physician's trial?

Correct: C) Sailors given citrus fruit.

The passage states that 'only those given citrus fruit recovered noticeably.' So C. The substance (vitamin C) was unknown then, so tablets (B) is wrong, and A and D are not stated.

In that region it has long been said that once the swallows arrive in early spring, the rice planting will soon begin. Swallows tend to migrate north as it warms, so their arrival often coincides with rising temperatures. Rice planting, too, takes place when the water grows mild and temperatures steady. Over many years of observation, people had noticed that the two events occur at roughly the same time. What can most reasonably be concluded from this passage?

Correct: D) Both the swallows' arrival and rice planting reflect the same seasonal change — the warming.

The passage ties both the swallows' arrival and the planting to rising temperature and says they occur at the same time, so both reflect a shared seasonal change, the warming (D). A confuses correlation with cause, and B and C are leaps unsupported by the text.

New technology is often discussed only in terms of 'convenience.' But shouldn't the real question be: who gains that convenience, and who gets left behind? For instance, a system in which every procedure is completed on a smartphone may be comfortable for many, yet an invisible wall for those unused to such devices. More than whether the technology is good or bad in itself, watching how it is distributed and whom it affects, and how — that is where it is worth pausing to think. What is the author's main intent in this passage?

Correct: A) To urge readers to think about technology not only as convenience but in terms of who it affects.

The author questions discussing technology 'only as convenience' and argues for attending to who gains and who is left behind. The intent is A. It is not a product pitch (B), a blanket rejection of technology (C), or criticism of particular people (D).

When a honeybee gathers nectar from flowers, it moves from bloom to bloom. Along the way, pollen that sticks to its body is carried to other flowers. In this way many plants are able to form fruit and seeds. So a bee not only gets nectar but also helps plants reproduce. What is the main idea of the passage?

Correct: B) While gathering nectar, honeybees help plants pollinate.

The passage as a whole says bees carry pollen while gathering nectar, helping plants make fruit and seeds. So the main idea is B. A overstates with 'only', and C and D are never stated.

The camel has a body suited to life in the desert. Its hump stores fat, which serves as an energy source when food is scarce. Its long eyelashes protect its eyes from blowing sand. It can also drink a large amount of water at once. According to the passage, what is stored in a camel's hump?

Correct: C) Fat

The passage states plainly that the hump 'stores fat'. So C. Water is something it drinks, not stored in the hump, so A, B, and D do not match the text.

That morning the road was wet and shining. Drops fell from the trees in the garden, and small puddles had formed under the eaves. The sky was still covered with gray clouds, but to the east it was gradually growing brighter. What can most strongly be inferred from this scene?

Correct: A) It had been raining until shortly before.

The wet, shining road, dripping trees, and fresh puddles strongly imply it had just been raining (A). Clear skies contradict this (B), and season or snow (C, D) are not in the text.

Giving a plant too much water can actually harm its roots. If the soil stays wet all the time, the roots cannot breathe and grow weak. So water only after the surface of the soil has dried out. What is the author's main purpose?

Correct: D) To advise the reader on how to water properly.

The passage explains the harm of overwatering and urges the reader to 'water only after the surface has dried.' The purpose is to give watering advice (D). A, B, and C are not the content of the text.

Libraries are becoming more than places that simply lend books. Many now offer quiet desks for study, librarians who help with research, and rooms that host community classes. Some hold read-aloud sessions for children. In these ways, libraries are expanding their role into community hubs where people gather and learn together. What is the passage most trying to say?

Correct: C) Libraries are becoming community hubs beyond just lending books.

With concrete examples, the passage concludes that libraries are 'expanding their role into community hubs.' So the main idea is C. A and D are claims not in the text, and B mistakes one example for the whole point.

The Moon does not shine on its own; it appears bright because it reflects sunlight. As the Moon orbits Earth, the sunlit portion we can see changes, producing its phases. At the new moon, the sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth, so the Moon looks dark. At the full moon, that side faces Earth completely. According to the passage, why does the Moon look dark at the new moon?

Correct: A) Because its sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth.

The passage says at the new moon 'the sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth, so the Moon looks dark.' So A. The Moon has no light of its own (B is wrong); shadow or a dark Sun (C, D) are not stated.

The new cafe opened in front of the station. For weeks after opening, a line of people waiting their turn stretched outside it. At another coffee shop nearby, empty seats became noticeable even at lunchtime. Its owner says, 'Our regulars still come, but passing customers have dropped off.' What can most reasonably be inferred from this passage?

Correct: B) The new cafe's opening likely affected the nearby shop's customer traffic.

The new cafe drew lines while the nearby shop saw more empty seats and 'passing customers dropped off.' The overlapping timing makes it likely the opening affected its traffic (B). A has no basis, C overstates with 'completely', and D cannot be concluded.

When an earthquake strikes, protecting yourself comes first. If there is a sturdy desk, get under it and shield your head. Rushing outside can actually be dangerous because of broken window glass and falling objects. Only after the shaking stops should you calmly check your escape route. What is the author's main purpose?

Correct: B) To instruct the reader on what to do during an earthquake.

The passage gives a sequence of instructions: protect yourself, don't rush out, check your route after shaking stops. Its purpose is to instruct on actions (B). It is not about mechanisms (A), damage records (C), or choosing desks (D).

In many towns, streets once went pitch dark at night. As streetlights spread, people could walk outside safely after dark, and shops extended their hours. Nighttime travel increased, and the very rhythm of daily life shifted. At the same time, a new problem arose: nights that are too bright make the stars harder to see. What does the passage say as a whole?

Correct: D) The spread of streetlights changed daily life but also created a new problem.

The passage notes the benefits — safety, longer hours, changed rhythms — and also the problem of fading stars, presenting both sides. So the overall idea is D. A, B, and C are claims not in the text.

Ice is frozen water, but it has an unusual property. Most substances become heavier as solids than as liquids, yet ice is lighter than water and floats on it. This is because, as water freezes, its molecules form a structure with many gaps, so the volume increases. That is why, even in winter, a pond freezes from the surface while the water at the bottom stays unfrozen. According to the passage, why does ice float on water?

Correct: D) Because it expands as it freezes and becomes lighter than water.

The passage says that as water freezes its molecules form a gappy structure so the volume increases, making ice lighter and able to float. So D. Ice is lighter, not heavier (B is reversed); ponds freeze from the surface (C is reversed); temperature (A) is not mentioned.

In one village, farmers had long planted only a single variety of potato across all their fields. One year, a disease that killed only that variety spread, and the village's harvest was almost entirely wiped out. From the next year on, the villagers began planting several different kinds of potato with differing traits in separate plots. What did the villagers most reasonably learn from this experience?

Correct: C) Relying on a single crop variety leaves you vulnerable to large losses from disaster.

After a single variety was wiped out and they switched to several, the lesson is that relying on one variety is vulnerable to disaster (C). D is the opposite, B has no basis in the text, and A overstates.

'You can never be on time — you're always so careless.' Told this, the listener feels attacked, and the discussion stalls. In the same situation, saying 'I felt a little anxious waiting' conveys your own feelings without cornering the other person. A single choice in how you say something can change where the conversation goes. Why does the author give the example 'you're always so careless'?

Correct: A) To show that a blaming way of speaking hinders discussion.

The author presents this phrasing as a bad example that makes the listener feel attacked and stalls the talk, then contrasts it with a better way. The intent is A. It is not recommended (C), nor a numerical proof (B) or personality analysis (D).

An invasive species is an organism carried by human activity beyond its native range. Not every invasive species does harm; many fail to adapt to the new environment and die out. But some, in a land without natural predators, multiply rapidly and take the food and shelter of the native creatures. So the problem is not 'having come from outside' as such, but how the species acts on the ecosystem. What is needed is to identify the few highly damaging species and concentrate countermeasures there. What is the main idea of the passage?

Correct: B) The issue with invasive species is not 'coming from outside' but their effect on the ecosystem, so we should identify high-impact species and focus efforts there.

The passage notes not all are harmful, locates the problem in ecosystem effect rather than origin, and concludes we should focus on the few damaging species. So B. A contradicts the text's denial that all are dangerous, C over-generalizes the point about some species, and D is not the passage's claim.

For sailors of old, poor nutrition on long voyages was a serious problem. Scurvy in particular claimed many lives. In the eighteenth century, a physician divided his crew and varied their diets, and found that only those given citrus fruit recovered noticeably. The responsible substance was unknown at the time, but based on this observation the practice of handing out citrus spread, and scurvy fell sharply. Later it was found that the effect was due to vitamin C. According to the passage, which sailors actually showed recovery in the physician's trial?

Correct: C) Sailors given citrus fruit.

The passage states that 'only those given citrus fruit recovered noticeably.' So C. The substance (vitamin C) was unknown then, so tablets (B) is wrong, and A and D are not stated.

In that region it has long been said that once the swallows arrive in early spring, the rice planting will soon begin. Swallows tend to migrate north as it warms, so their arrival often coincides with rising temperatures. Rice planting, too, takes place when the water grows mild and temperatures steady. Over many years of observation, people had noticed that the two events occur at roughly the same time. What can most reasonably be concluded from this passage?

Correct: D) Both the swallows' arrival and rice planting reflect the same seasonal change — the warming.

The passage ties both the swallows' arrival and the planting to rising temperature and says they occur at the same time, so both reflect a shared seasonal change, the warming (D). A confuses correlation with cause, and B and C are leaps unsupported by the text.

New technology is often discussed only in terms of 'convenience.' But shouldn't the real question be: who gains that convenience, and who gets left behind? For instance, a system in which every procedure is completed on a smartphone may be comfortable for many, yet an invisible wall for those unused to such devices. More than whether the technology is good or bad in itself, watching how it is distributed and whom it affects, and how — that is where it is worth pausing to think. What is the author's main intent in this passage?

Correct: A) To urge readers to think about technology not only as convenience but in terms of who it affects.

The author questions discussing technology 'only as convenience' and argues for attending to who gains and who is left behind. The intent is A. It is not a product pitch (B), a blanket rejection of technology (C), or criticism of particular people (D).

When a honeybee gathers nectar from flowers, it moves from bloom to bloom. Along the way, pollen that sticks to its body is carried to other flowers. In this way many plants are able to form fruit and seeds. So a bee not only gets nectar but also helps plants reproduce. What is the main idea of the passage?

Correct: B) While gathering nectar, honeybees help plants pollinate.

The passage as a whole says bees carry pollen while gathering nectar, helping plants make fruit and seeds. So the main idea is B. A overstates with 'only', and C and D are never stated.

The camel has a body suited to life in the desert. Its hump stores fat, which serves as an energy source when food is scarce. Its long eyelashes protect its eyes from blowing sand. It can also drink a large amount of water at once. According to the passage, what is stored in a camel's hump?

Correct: C) Fat

The passage states plainly that the hump 'stores fat'. So C. Water is something it drinks, not stored in the hump, so A, B, and D do not match the text.

That morning the road was wet and shining. Drops fell from the trees in the garden, and small puddles had formed under the eaves. The sky was still covered with gray clouds, but to the east it was gradually growing brighter. What can most strongly be inferred from this scene?

Correct: A) It had been raining until shortly before.

The wet, shining road, dripping trees, and fresh puddles strongly imply it had just been raining (A). Clear skies contradict this (B), and season or snow (C, D) are not in the text.

Giving a plant too much water can actually harm its roots. If the soil stays wet all the time, the roots cannot breathe and grow weak. So water only after the surface of the soil has dried out. What is the author's main purpose?

Correct: D) To advise the reader on how to water properly.

The passage explains the harm of overwatering and urges the reader to 'water only after the surface has dried.' The purpose is to give watering advice (D). A, B, and C are not the content of the text.

Libraries are becoming more than places that simply lend books. Many now offer quiet desks for study, librarians who help with research, and rooms that host community classes. Some hold read-aloud sessions for children. In these ways, libraries are expanding their role into community hubs where people gather and learn together. What is the passage most trying to say?

Correct: C) Libraries are becoming community hubs beyond just lending books.

With concrete examples, the passage concludes that libraries are 'expanding their role into community hubs.' So the main idea is C. A and D are claims not in the text, and B mistakes one example for the whole point.

The Moon does not shine on its own; it appears bright because it reflects sunlight. As the Moon orbits Earth, the sunlit portion we can see changes, producing its phases. At the new moon, the sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth, so the Moon looks dark. At the full moon, that side faces Earth completely. According to the passage, why does the Moon look dark at the new moon?

Correct: A) Because its sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth.

The passage says at the new moon 'the sunlit side is almost entirely turned away from Earth, so the Moon looks dark.' So A. The Moon has no light of its own (B is wrong); shadow or a dark Sun (C, D) are not stated.

The new cafe opened in front of the station. For weeks after opening, a line of people waiting their turn stretched outside it. At another coffee shop nearby, empty seats became noticeable even at lunchtime. Its owner says, 'Our regulars still come, but passing customers have dropped off.' What can most reasonably be inferred from this passage?

Correct: B) The new cafe's opening likely affected the nearby shop's customer traffic.

The new cafe drew lines while the nearby shop saw more empty seats and 'passing customers dropped off.' The overlapping timing makes it likely the opening affected its traffic (B). A has no basis, C overstates with 'completely', and D cannot be concluded.

When an earthquake strikes, protecting yourself comes first. If there is a sturdy desk, get under it and shield your head. Rushing outside can actually be dangerous because of broken window glass and falling objects. Only after the shaking stops should you calmly check your escape route. What is the author's main purpose?

Correct: B) To instruct the reader on what to do during an earthquake.

The passage gives a sequence of instructions: protect yourself, don't rush out, check your route after shaking stops. Its purpose is to instruct on actions (B). It is not about mechanisms (A), damage records (C), or choosing desks (D).

In many towns, streets once went pitch dark at night. As streetlights spread, people could walk outside safely after dark, and shops extended their hours. Nighttime travel increased, and the very rhythm of daily life shifted. At the same time, a new problem arose: nights that are too bright make the stars harder to see. What does the passage say as a whole?

Correct: D) The spread of streetlights changed daily life but also created a new problem.

The passage notes the benefits — safety, longer hours, changed rhythms — and also the problem of fading stars, presenting both sides. So the overall idea is D. A, B, and C are claims not in the text.

Ice is frozen water, but it has an unusual property. Most substances become heavier as solids than as liquids, yet ice is lighter than water and floats on it. This is because, as water freezes, its molecules form a structure with many gaps, so the volume increases. That is why, even in winter, a pond freezes from the surface while the water at the bottom stays unfrozen. According to the passage, why does ice float on water?

Correct: D) Because it expands as it freezes and becomes lighter than water.

The passage says that as water freezes its molecules form a gappy structure so the volume increases, making ice lighter and able to float. So D. Ice is lighter, not heavier (B is reversed); ponds freeze from the surface (C is reversed); temperature (A) is not mentioned.

In one village, farmers had long planted only a single variety of potato across all their fields. One year, a disease that killed only that variety spread, and the village's harvest was almost entirely wiped out. From the next year on, the villagers began planting several different kinds of potato with differing traits in separate plots. What did the villagers most reasonably learn from this experience?

Correct: C) Relying on a single crop variety leaves you vulnerable to large losses from disaster.

After a single variety was wiped out and they switched to several, the lesson is that relying on one variety is vulnerable to disaster (C). D is the opposite, B has no basis in the text, and A overstates.

'You can never be on time — you're always so careless.' Told this, the listener feels attacked, and the discussion stalls. In the same situation, saying 'I felt a little anxious waiting' conveys your own feelings without cornering the other person. A single choice in how you say something can change where the conversation goes. Why does the author give the example 'you're always so careless'?

Correct: A) To show that a blaming way of speaking hinders discussion.

The author presents this phrasing as a bad example that makes the listener feel attacked and stalls the talk, then contrasts it with a better way. The intent is A. It is not recommended (C), nor a numerical proof (B) or personality analysis (D).

An invasive species is an organism carried by human activity beyond its native range. Not every invasive species does harm; many fail to adapt to the new environment and die out. But some, in a land without natural predators, multiply rapidly and take the food and shelter of the native creatures. So the problem is not 'having come from outside' as such, but how the species acts on the ecosystem. What is needed is to identify the few highly damaging species and concentrate countermeasures there. What is the main idea of the passage?

Correct: B) The issue with invasive species is not 'coming from outside' but their effect on the ecosystem, so we should identify high-impact species and focus efforts there.

The passage notes not all are harmful, locates the problem in ecosystem effect rather than origin, and concludes we should focus on the few damaging species. So B. A contradicts the text's denial that all are dangerous, C over-generalizes the point about some species, and D is not the passage's claim.

For sailors of old, poor nutrition on long voyages was a serious problem. Scurvy in particular claimed many lives. In the eighteenth century, a physician divided his crew and varied their diets, and found that only those given citrus fruit recovered noticeably. The responsible substance was unknown at the time, but based on this observation the practice of handing out citrus spread, and scurvy fell sharply. Later it was found that the effect was due to vitamin C. According to the passage, which sailors actually showed recovery in the physician's trial?

Correct: C) Sailors given citrus fruit.

The passage states that 'only those given citrus fruit recovered noticeably.' So C. The substance (vitamin C) was unknown then, so tablets (B) is wrong, and A and D are not stated.

In that region it has long been said that once the swallows arrive in early spring, the rice planting will soon begin. Swallows tend to migrate north as it warms, so their arrival often coincides with rising temperatures. Rice planting, too, takes place when the water grows mild and temperatures steady. Over many years of observation, people had noticed that the two events occur at roughly the same time. What can most reasonably be concluded from this passage?

Correct: D) Both the swallows' arrival and rice planting reflect the same seasonal change — the warming.

The passage ties both the swallows' arrival and the planting to rising temperature and says they occur at the same time, so both reflect a shared seasonal change, the warming (D). A confuses correlation with cause, and B and C are leaps unsupported by the text.

New technology is often discussed only in terms of 'convenience.' But shouldn't the real question be: who gains that convenience, and who gets left behind? For instance, a system in which every procedure is completed on a smartphone may be comfortable for many, yet an invisible wall for those unused to such devices. More than whether the technology is good or bad in itself, watching how it is distributed and whom it affects, and how — that is where it is worth pausing to think. What is the author's main intent in this passage?

Correct: A) To urge readers to think about technology not only as convenience but in terms of who it affects.

The author questions discussing technology 'only as convenience' and argues for attending to who gains and who is left behind. The intent is A. It is not a product pitch (B), a blanket rejection of technology (C), or criticism of particular people (D).