TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 025

Question 1. According to the paragraph, what is one positive impact of social networking on personal relationships?
A) It has made communication more impersonal.
B) It has led to a decrease in face-to-face communication.
C) It allows people to connect with friends and family who live far away.
D) It leads to feelings of anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction.

Question 2. According to the paragraph, which of the following is NOT true about the impact of social networking on personal relationships?
A) Social networking can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
B) Heavy use of social networking sites can have a negative impact on personal relationships.
C) People who spend a lot of time on social networking sites are less likely to feel isolated.
D) Social networking can lead to stronger and more meaningful relationships.

Question 3. The author mentions all of the following negative impacts of social networking EXCEPT:
A) A decrease in face-to-face communication
B) An increase in cyberbullying and online harassment
C) A decrease in anxiety and depression
D) A negative impact on people's self-esteem

Question 4. Which of the following can be inferred from the paragraph about the impact of social networking on personal relationships?
A) Social networking has only positive impacts on personal relationships.
B) Heavy use of social networking sites can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection from others.
C) Social networking has led to a significant decrease in face-to-face communication.
D) People who use social networking sites have fewer personal relationships than those who don't.

Question 5. The author implies that social networking has led to a decrease in face-to-face communication for which of the following reasons?
A) People find it easier to communicate through social networking sites.
B) People prefer communicating through text messaging and instant messaging.
C) The fast-paced, informal nature of social networking sites makes it difficult to have longer conversations.
D) Social networking sites have made it more difficult for people to form meaningful relationships.

Question 6. Why does the author mention the "prevalence of social media" in the paragraph about the impact of social networking on social behavior?
A) To highlight the popularity of social media.
B) To suggest that social media is the only form of social networking.
C) To explain how social media can make it more difficult for people to form meaningful relationships.
D) To argue that social media should be banned.

Question 7. The word "prevalence" in the paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A) Popularity
B) Rarity
C) Importance
D) Invisibility

Question 8. In stating that social networking can lead to "feelings of anxiety, depression, and a sense of dissatisfaction with their lives," the author means that:
A) social networking is the sole cause of these mental health issues
B) social networking can contribute to these mental health issues in some cases
C) people who do not use social networking are less likely to experience these mental health issues
D) social networking is a solution to these mental health issues

Question 9. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C), and (D), – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. "As a result of this shift, some people have expressed concerns about the impact of social networking on the quality of communication." Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Question 10. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage."Social networking has had a profound impact on personal relationships, communication patterns, and social behavior, both positively and negatively."
Social networking has a significant impact on personal relationships, leading to both positive and negative effects.
Social networking has led to a shift in communication patterns, with both benefits and drawbacks.
Social networking can have negative effects on social behavior, including decreased self-esteem and increased cyberbullying.
Social networking has only positive effects on personal relationships.