Question

Read the following excerpt and answer the question(s) that follow:

(15) Rather than relying on the snooze button, people need to consider developing different routines. (16) The easiest option for those who still cannot resist the snooze button is to put the alarm on the other side of the room. (17) Having to get out of bed to turn it off changes the likelihood of hitting the snooze button. (18) Another option, if your schedule allows it, is to just reset the alarm. (19) Rather than hitting the snooze button several times, setting your alarm for 30 minutes later will extend the entire sleep process instead of constantly restarting it. (20) However, it must be stressed that getting up 30 minutes later in the morning is not an excuse to stay up 30 minutes later the night before.
Kelly has not used the most appropriate word in sentence 17. Which word best replaces changes?
A) varies
B) shifts
C) controls
D) decreases

Answer 1

decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is d, because decrease is a better connector to the sentence rather than using changes.