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Stress is probably the single biggest killer known to man in recent years. Changing work habits and financial issues have contributed to an increase in stress in this day and age. These long working hours and other detrimental aspects on health do not mix well at all, and must be tackled by health professionals. Stress causes people to take up unhealthy habits such as smoking, illegal stimulants or alcoholism. These choices combined with bad eating habits and of sleep can have fatal consequences. Stress has led to an increased rate of suicides, heart attacks and also accidents at work. The only obvious solution would be to impose controls on private businesses or even invest in some sore of educational media campaign to healthier lifestyles. The findings of some recent studies are extremely concerning and obviously some type of government intervention should be taken in to ensure a better and brighter future for the working population.

progress therefore lack order than promote levels thus

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Correct answer: levels
Explanation: The word 'levels' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that aligns with the context of discussing the increase in stress. The phrase 'increase in stress levels' is a common collocation, making it the most suitable choice.
Meaning: 'Levels' refers to the amount or degree of stress present.
Wrong options:
than: The word 'than' is a conjunction used for comparisons, which does not fit the context of discussing stress.
lack: The word 'lack' is a noun that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not refer to a quantity of stress.
order: The word 'order' is a noun that does not relate to the context of stress levels and is grammatically incorrect here.
therefore: The word 'therefore' is an adverb indicating a conclusion, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
thus: The word 'thus' is also an adverb used to indicate a conclusion, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
promote: The word 'promote' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to a quantity of stress.
progress: The word 'progress' is a noun that does not relate to the context of stress levels.
Correct answer: therefore
Explanation: The word 'therefore' serves as a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion drawn from the previous statement about stress. It fits logically and contextually, linking the cause of stress to the necessity for action.
Meaning: 'Therefore' means as a result or for that reason, indicating a logical conclusion.
Wrong options:
levels: The word 'levels' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a conclusion or transition in this context.
lack: The word 'lack' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a conclusion or transition in this context.
order: The word 'order' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a conclusion or transition in this context.
thus: The word 'thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion but is less formal than 'therefore' and does not fit the tone of the text as well.
promote: The word 'promote' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a conclusion or transition in this context.
progress: The word 'progress' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a conclusion or transition in this context.
than: The word 'than' is a conjunction used for comparisons, which does not fit the context of indicating a conclusion.
Correct answer: lack
Explanation: The word 'lack' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the absence of sleep, which is contextually relevant to the discussion of stress and its consequences. It aligns with the phrase 'lack of sleep,' a common expression.
Meaning: 'Lack' refers to the absence or deficiency of something, in this case, sleep.
Wrong options:
levels: The word 'levels' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to the absence of sleep.
order: The word 'order' is a noun that does not relate to the context of sleep and is grammatically incorrect here.
therefore: The word 'therefore' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to a noun related to sleep.
thus: The word 'thus' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to a noun related to sleep.
promote: The word 'promote' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to a noun related to sleep.
progress: The word 'progress' is a noun that does not relate to the context of sleep and is grammatically incorrect here.
than: The word 'than' is a conjunction used for comparisons, which does not fit the context of discussing sleep.
Correct answer: promote
Explanation: The word 'promote' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, as it indicates the action of encouraging healthier lifestyles. It aligns with the overall message of the text regarding health improvement.
Meaning: 'Promote' means to support or actively encourage a cause or aim, in this case, healthier lifestyles.
Wrong options:
levels: The word 'levels' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to health.
lack: The word 'lack' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to health.
order: The word 'order' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to health.
therefore: The word 'therefore' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to health.
thus: The word 'thus' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to health.
progress: The word 'progress' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to health.
than: The word 'than' is a conjunction used for comparisons, which does not fit the context of promoting health.
Correct answer: order
Explanation: The word 'order' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates a requirement or necessity for action. It aligns with the context of discussing the need for government intervention to ensure a better future.
Meaning: 'Order' refers to a state of arrangement or requirement, in this case, the necessity for action.
Wrong options:
levels: The word 'levels' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a requirement for action.
lack: The word 'lack' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a requirement for action.
therefore: The word 'therefore' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a requirement for action.
thus: The word 'thus' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a requirement for action.
promote: The word 'promote' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a requirement for action.
progress: The word 'progress' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a requirement for action.
than: The word 'than' is a conjunction used for comparisons, which does not fit the context of indicating a requirement.

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