Plant-based eating is more than a trend — it’s a global shift in how we think about food. Use this article to practise relative clauses, modal verbs, word form selection, and article usage in context.
5. The Importance of Sleep
Most people know that sleep is important, but many still don’t get enough of it. Experts recommend that adults get around seven to nine hours of sleep each night, but busy schedules, stress, and technology often (1)____________ people from sleeping well.
Lack of sleep can affect your body and mind in many ways. It can lead to trouble focusing, poor memory, and even a weak immune system. Over time, not getting enough rest (2)____________ your risk of serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
To improve sleep, it’s helpful to keep a regular routine. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day (3)____________ your body’s natural clock. Avoiding caffeine late in the day and turning off screens an hour before bed can also make a big difference.
Some people try to catch up on sleep during the weekend, but this doesn’t always work. Instead, experts suggest making sleep a daily priority, just like healthy eating or exercise. Sleep is not a luxury — it’s a basic need that (4)____________ your health, energy, and mood.
In the end, the key to better sleep is developing good habits and giving your body the rest it (5)____________ to perform well in everyday life.
Check answers at the bottom of the page.
1.
(A) prevents
(B) helps
(C) avoids
(D) causes
2.
(A) lowers
(B) increases
(C) protects
(D) provides
3.
(A) damages
(B) follows
(C) supports
(D) controls
4.
(A) depends
(B) influences
(C) improves
(D) replaces
5.
(A) needs
(B) needed
(C) need
(D) is needing
Grammar Points & Explanations
1. Verb + Object + Infinitive/Preposition: “prevents people from sleeping”
- Why it matters: Verbs like prevent are followed by a noun + “from” + -ing form. This structure is tricky but common.
2. Subject-Verb Agreement & Tense: “increases your risk”
- Why it matters: Learners must match singular/plural subjects with the correct verb form and tense. “Not getting enough rest” is a singular idea.
3. Verb Choice: “supports your body’s clock”
- Why it matters: Knowing the correct collocation (e.g. “support a system” vs. “control”) is key for sounding natural and accurate.
4. Relative Clause: “that improves your health…”
- Why it matters: “That” introduces a defining clause, helping learners combine ideas into smoother sentences.
5. Modal-Like Expression: “it needs to…”
- Why it matters: Students often confuse “need” in different forms. Here, “needs” is a present simple verb agreeing with “it.”
Correct Answers:
- (A) prevents
“…technology often prevents people from sleeping well.”
- (B) increases
“…not getting enough rest increases your risk…”
- (C) supports
“…waking up at the same time each day supports your body’s natural clock.”
- (C) improves
“Sleep is… a basic need that improves your health…”
- (A) needs
“…giving your body the rest it needs to perform well…”
