Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
How do you think the internet has influenced how we utilise news and media?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. has impacted the way we consume.
Context: The sentence talks about the influence of the internet on how we use news and media.
Meaning of the options:
has managed the patterns we ingest – suggests control or regulation, which is not the intended meaning.
has revoked the way we interact – means canceled or withdrawn, which is incorrect here.
has maintained how we receive – means kept the same, which contradicts the idea of influence.
has impacted the way we consume – means affected or influenced how we use or absorb news and media.
Reason: The phrase “has impacted the way we consume” correctly conveys the idea of influence on usage.
Final Sentence: How do you think the internet has impacted the way we consume news and media?
Hence, the chosen option is correct.