Read the following text.

Which of the following statements best describes the main theme of the passage?

A. To describe how cryptocurrency works and what are its features.

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B. To explore the pros and cons of cryptocurrency for individuals and society.

C. To argue that cryptocurrency is either beneficial or harmful depending on how we use it.

D. To compare different types of cryptocurrency platforms and applications.

Answer as written by the student: 

The correct answer is B. To explore the pros and cons of cryptocurrency for individuals and society.

Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

To find the main theme of the passage, we need to look for the sentence or sentences that summarize what the passage is about and what the author wants to convey. 🧐

• The main theme is usually found in the first or last paragraph of the passage, but sometimes it can be implied throughout the passage. 🕵️‍♂️
• In this case, the main theme is stated in the first paragraph of the passage: “Cryptocurrency is a form of digital money that uses cryptography to secure and verify transactions and to control the creation of new units. Cryptography is the science of encoding and decoding information to prevent unauthorised access or manipulation. Cryptocurrency operates on a decentralised network of computers, called a blockchain, that records and validates all transactions without the need for a central authority, such as a bank or a government.” 📝
• This sentence introduces the topic of cryptocurrency and its basic features and functions. The rest of the passage elaborates on this topic by discussing some of the advantages and disadvantages, economic and social challenges, and future implications of cryptocurrency. 🗣️
• Therefore, we can infer that the main theme of the passage is to explore the pros and cons of cryptocurrency for individuals and society. 🙌
• This matches option B in the question. Option A is too narrow and does not capture the scope of the passage. Option C is too vague and does not specify what are the pros and cons of cryptocurrency. Option D is irrelevant and does not relate to the passage at all. 🚫

Hence, the correct answer is B. To explore the pros and cons of cryptocurrency for individuals and society. ✅

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