Technology can exert its power on almost every aspect of our lives, and personal relationships are no exception. We are now becoming more attached to technological devices and less connected to the people around us or even our loved ones (18)_________.

We work longer hours on computers, meet fewer friends, text more often, and watch more videos than have a true conversation with friends or family members. Relationships at home and at work (19)_______. Social media links us all together, but we mistake them for a perfect replacement for relationships. It is time we realised that the power of connections is built from our own efforts. Choosing to stay technologically connected, (20_________, listening, understanding, and sharing feelings. (21)_________.

It is not difficult to balance between connections through technology and those through real interactions. (22)_________. We should spend more time visiting our parents and siblings, besides keeping in touch with them on social media. We should learn to cherish the moments we spend with them. It is never too late to strengthen the bonds with school friends and teachers.

Question 18.

A. are distant from us and require digital connections

B. whose presence we sometimes overlook in favor of online connections

C. of which presence with our oversight in preference to online connections

D. influence our lives due to a lack of online connections

Question 19.

A. having been enhanced by technology​ B. that have technology enhance

C. of which technology is enhanced​ D. are enhanced by technology

Question 20.

A. we have to spend a considerable amount of time doing activities together

B. a considerable amount of time doing activities together has to be spent

C. spending a considerable amount of time doing activities together

D. doing activities together is very essential for us

Question 21.

A. This helps strengthen our mind and body, keeping us away from isolation and loneliness

B. We strengthen our mind and body so that they keep us away from isolation and loneliness

C. Without strengthening our mind and body, we can not keep away from isolation and loneliness

D. Strengthening our mind and body, isolation and loneliness keep us from feeling connected

Question 22.

A. People in our family can nurture the relationships

B. We can start by nurturing the relationships within our family

C. Our family can start nurturing the relationships

D. Improved the bonds, we can start nurturing the relationships within our family