Directions (): Given below is a paragraph that has blank spaces. Corresponding to each blank, five options are given, out of which only one is appropriate. Choose the option that fits most suitably in the given blank making sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Getting a good night’s sleep is just as essential as a healthy diet and ________(11)______ exercise. Unfortunately, according to the National Sleep Foundation, 62% of the American adult population________(12)______ from sleep issues every couple of nights per week.
Sleep deprivation negatively ________(13)______ the quality of your life, as well as your overall health. In fact, multiple studies show that lack of ________(14)______ sleep can negatively impact your hormones, exercise performance, brain functioning, and energy levels.
In addition, it can ________(15)______ to moodiness, memory issues, and trouble thinking properly and focusing. Worse of all, ________(16)______ sleep can cause high blood pressure, weight gain, and a weak immune system. In-depth studies also reveal that chronic poor sleepers are at a higher risk of developing cancer and dying from it.
If you’re planning to ________(17)______ your health, ________(18)______ the quality of your sleep, and lose weight, you must get a good night’s sleep.