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Comprehension questions about article, "How friendships thrived in video games during the pandemic"

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What are some ways to connect people to friends they aren't able to see?

Video games, phone calls, texts, chat tools

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Which mode of communication increases stress due to energy required to see and be seen on video?

Zoom calls

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What is the main idea of the article?

Video games are an important way to connect people to friends they can't see

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According to the article what does friendship require?

A commitment to the other person

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What distinguishes a mental illness, such as depression, from normal feelings, such as sadness?

Mental illnesses cause ongoing stress and can severely interfere with a person's ability to functon

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What are some ways to treat mental illness?

Medication and therapy

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What does put on pause mean?

to stop temporarily

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What does "the app was a hit" mean?

The app was very popular

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