Question

Which of the following statements accurately represents the relationship between the article's central ideas?Pedestrians in Honolulu will be fined for using their phones in non-emergency situations while crossing the street; they will, however, still be allowed to use their phones to make calls or in emergency situations.Honolulu is the only city that has passed a law to prevent injuries from distracted walking; as a result, smartphone and app makers are trying to create systems to help pedestrians navigate streets while using their smartphonesPedestrians have become increasingly distracted by their smartphones, causing an uptick in the number of related injuries; Honolulu is the first city to pass a law regulating how pedestrians are allowed to use their phonesHonolulu is the first city to pass a law regulating how pedestrians use their smartphones while walking; other cities around the world have made physical changes to accommodate distracted pedestrians.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: "Honolulu is the only city that has passed a law to prevent injuries from distracted walking; as a result, smartphone and app makers are trying to create systems to help pedestrians navigate streets while using their smartphones"

The main idea of the article is related to the efforts residents of Honolulu are making in order to adapt in the best way possible to the new regulation imposed by the State Government.

The chosen statement clearly mentions the event that produced the issue which is assessed by the article, which is the new law. Afterward, it effectively summarizes the efforts Hawaiian residents are doing as a response to this event.

Answer 2

Honolulu is the only city that has passed a law to prevent injuries from distracted walking; as a result, smartphone and app makers are trying to create systems to help pedestrians navigate streets while using their smartphones.

Step-by-step explanation:

Distracted walking is a serious problem in many areas. This happens when people are not paying attention to what they are doing or where they are going. For example, this often happens when people are texting and are therefore not paying attention to their actions. In this article, we learn that Honolulu is aware of the problem and is trying to remedy it. We also learn that as a result, smartphone and app makers are taking this problem into account when creating smartphones and their apps.