Question

The writer wants to make sure that sentence 12 (reproduced below) presents relevant support that comes from a reliable source. As we communicate more using our computers and phones, we are likely to see more emojis, though the list of fun facts on guesstheemoji.org reminds us that emojis are not the same as emoticons Which of the following versions of the underlined portion of sentence 12 best accomplishes this goal?

A) (as it is now)
B) as well as increased use of other pictographic forms of communication, like GIFs or audiovisuals, as Adam Brown of Deakin University has noted
C) and self-styled "emojis specialist" Lilith Bathory has published a chart explaining the meaning of each face emoji
D) though an article on 3U.com notes that "there are 12 emojis which are easy to misunderstand," including the waitress emoji, which is mistaken for someone making a "whatever" gesture
E. and there is even a wiki site that allows users to submit examples of fun phrases usinq various emojis, like putting a smilev face to the right of the bed emoii to represent waking up on the right side

Answer 1

As well as increased use of other pictographic forms of communication, like GIFs or audiovisuals, as Adam Brown of Deakin University has noted

This version accomplishes the goal of providing relevant support from a reliable source. It includes information from Adam Brown of Deakin University, which lends credibility to the statement about the increased use of other pictographic forms of communication.

The correct answer is option B.

Option B provides additional information about the increased use of other pictographic forms of communication, such as GIFs or audiovisuals, and attributes this information to a specific source, Adam Brown of Deakin University. Including a credible source, particularly an academic institution like a university, adds reliability and authority to the statement. This enhances the overall quality of the information presented in the sentence.

In contrast, options C, D, and E introduce information from self-styled "emojis specialist" Lilith Bathory, an article on 3U.com, and a wiki site, respectively. While these sources may have valuable insights, they may not be as authoritative or reliable as information from an academic expert or institution, as in option B.

Therefore, option B is the most suitable choice for ensuring that sentence 12 presents relevant support from a reliable source.