11 point) Read the introductory paragraph of this argumentative essay to answer the question that
follows.
Throughout human history, few inventions have transformed our lives as greatly as the smartphone. Since the iPhone
debuted in 2007, smartphones have found their way into every part of our lives. Our phones wake us up in the morning,
they give us directions, they tell us the weather forecast, and they connect us with people 24-7. There is a dark side,
however. According to a 2016 Common Sense Media survey, 50 percent of U. S. teens and adults feel addicted to their
mobile devices- the compulsion to constantly check and interact with their phones. Smartphone addiction is a problem
that will only grow as more and more people use them in their everyday lives.
What claim is the writer making in this paragraph?

A. Mobile devices are the best inventions ever created

B. people use smartphones for many things

C. Smartphone addiction is a big problem in the us

D. Using a smartphone is not a good idea