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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does the writer compare in paragraph 1
a Tv programme and rude behaviour
American teenagers and publicity
techno kisses and the use of the word "like"
text messages and the size of mobile screens
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the writer say one 'x' at the end of a text message indicates?
The receiver doesn't like 'x' s at the end of texts
The sender is a rather infriendly person
The sender wants to make a good impression
The sender has put it there with no feeling
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does the writer say about people who don't want 'x's in text messages they receive?
They stop using messages to communicate
They have no choice in the matter
They take steps to prevent others from using them
They are now in the majority
- 4. Multiple Choice
What can be said about text messages in 1977?
They were used in a limited way
Only about one in fifty people sent them
They helped friendships develop
They brought about social change
- 5. Multiple Choice
What fear has been associated with the use of 'textese'?
that all formal English words would disappear
that language would be used differently by each individual
that pupils would have difficulty reading and writing
That proper English would no longer be taught in schools
- 6. Multiple Choice
What has recent research into 'textese' shown?
'Textese' is used in more ways than proper English is.
No one can use 'textese' unless they are creative by nature
The effects of using 'textese' are still unclear
The majority can tell the difference between the uses of 'textese' and proper English
- 7. Multiple Choice
How can text messages cause misunderstandings?
By sending the same kind of message to everyone
By paying too little attention to grammar
By asking personal details
By not answering a message immediately
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why might there be no 'rule' that applies to the use of 'x's in text messages?
Nobody has taken the time to make one
No rule can prevent embarrassment
Hardy anybody thinks one is necessary
Texts messaging is relatively new
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