Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo views on reading on screens
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
Reading on a screen is worse for memory than reading on paper.
Text 2
In most studies comparing the two, the screen readers were also reading faster, and readers who slow down on screen remember as much as paper readers do.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 2 attributes the difference to reading speed rather than to the screen itself.Correct
- B. Text 2 denies that any studies were done.
- C. Both texts say screens are worse for memory.
- D. Text 2 argues that paper readers read faster.
Answer: A. Text 2 attributes the difference to reading speed rather than to the screen itself.
Speed, not the screen.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Text 2 denies that any studies were done.
- Text 2 cites the studies.
- C. Both texts say screens are worse for memory.
- Text 2 disputes the cause.
- D. Text 2 argues that paper readers read faster.
- Screen readers were faster.
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